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They did a sobriety test on him.
the sobriety of the situation
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Viewers will note that much is missing from the film, including John’s journey to sobriety, his AIDS activism and his friendships with younger musicians like Brandi Carlile, who co-wrote the movie’s titular song.
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
In a recent interview with Esquire, the Gladiator II entertainer opened up about his journey to sobriety.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 20 Nov. 2024
According to state police, Benvenuto reportedly failed standardized field sobriety testing and was arrested.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Nov. 2024
Officers noted that Steele — who represents District 2, which includes much of the North Side of Chicago and the northern suburbs area — refused to take a sobriety test.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
In a recent interview with Esquire, the Gladiator II entertainer opened up about his journey to sobriety.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 20 Nov. 2024
According to state police, Benvenuto reportedly failed standardized field sobriety testing and was arrested.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Nov. 2024
Officers noted that Steele — who represents District 2, which includes much of the North Side of Chicago and the northern suburbs area — refused to take a sobriety test.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Sobriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sobriety. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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sobriety
noun
so·bri·ety
sə-ˈbrī-ət-ē 
: the quality or state of being sober
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