Examples of sobering in a Sentence
His death is a sobering reminder of the dangers of mountaineering.
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The reenactment of the prosecutor’s closing words offers sobering reflection, framing the trial as more than justice—a milestone for civilization.
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Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In that sense, Friday was a sobering reminder that the Red Wings roster remains the same, and McLellan will be faced with the same challenges Lalonde battled.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Encapsulating a Caribbean Christmas through the celebratory yet sobering lens of Puerto Rican culture, this song — named after a holiday coconut rum drink — is expertly paired with the modern beats of producers MAG, Tainy and La Paciencia, and written by Benito himself.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
Savvy Mercury will square taskmaster Saturn shortly after (Dec. 27), which could feel like a sobering reality check.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In that sense, Friday was a sobering reminder that the Red Wings roster remains the same, and McLellan will be faced with the same challenges Lalonde battled.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Encapsulating a Caribbean Christmas through the celebratory yet sobering lens of Puerto Rican culture, this song — named after a holiday coconut rum drink — is expertly paired with the modern beats of producers MAG, Tainy and La Paciencia, and written by Benito himself.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
Savvy Mercury will square taskmaster Saturn shortly after (Dec. 27), which could feel like a sobering reality check.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Sobering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sobering. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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