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His death is a sobering reminder of the dangers of mountaineering.
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And growing concerns over recalls and food safety can have a sobering effect on a supermarket outing.
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Rai Mincey, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
But in the sobering morning light, Adam’s demeanor changes, kicking her to the curb.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Wednesday’s 1-0 home defeat against Aston Villa was a sobering reminder of the scale of the task ahead, an evening when even the usually reliable new manager bounce eluded them.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Monday’s ugly performance delivered a sobering end to a Cinderella season for Darnold and cast serious doubt about his future in Minnesota.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Rai Mincey, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
But in the sobering morning light, Adam’s demeanor changes, kicking her to the curb.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Wednesday’s 1-0 home defeat against Aston Villa was a sobering reminder of the scale of the task ahead, an evening when even the usually reliable new manager bounce eluded them.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Monday’s ugly performance delivered a sobering end to a Cinderella season for Darnold and cast serious doubt about his future in Minnesota.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Sobering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sobering. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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