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They did a sobriety test on him.
the sobriety of the situation
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
Bronwyn’s confession would be the saddest moment of this season had Robert Jr.’s sobriety not come up.
—Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
In August, Hermida celebrated his sixth year of sobriety.
—Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Someone is considered in remission after a year of sobriety.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Sobriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sobriety. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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sobriety
noun
so·bri·ety
sə-ˈbrī-ət-ē 
: the quality or state of being sober
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