How to Use sobriety in a Sentence

sobriety

noun
  • They did a sobriety test on him.
  • So much of the first two episodes are about Cassie's sobriety.
    Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2022
  • The first change was that my dad entered sobriety for the first time.
    Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
  • With [Nathan’s] new sobriety over the last couple of years, that was a big shift on the whole group.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2024
  • But the good news is, the first 12 to 24 hours of sobriety is when the healing also begins.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Cops tell the outlet the ‘90s legend failed the field sobriety test.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 June 2024
  • That served as the wakeup call that led to her journey of sobriety.
    Tyler Renner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Given the risk that the wrong people win out in the end, Bevins counsels sobriety.
    Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Moore, fresh out of rehab, was trailed by a sobriety coach 24/7 on set.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 13 June 2024
  • De Lesseps has struggled with her sobriety over the years.
    Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 19 Mar. 2022
  • De La Hoya failed field sobriety tests but the charges were later dropped.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Now on the cusp of turning 50, Blair is well into her fifth year of sobriety.
    Wendy Kaur, ELLE, 18 May 2022
  • As many of you know, our beloved brother Steven has worked on his sobriety for many years.
    Spin Staff, SPIN, 24 May 2022
  • The man admitted to field sobriety tests at the station.
    cleveland, 10 Sep. 2023
  • But will such sobriety hold through the moral turbulence of the coming days and weeks?
    Damon Linker, The Week, 1 Mar. 2022
  • There’s also the grief that Olivia will face over losing her dad and what that means for her sobriety.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 13 Feb. 2023
  • There's no set release date, but the book will be a tell-all about her sobriety journey.
    Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 6 July 2023
  • The man refused to take field sobriety tests, so police tried to place him in handcuffs.
    Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2023
  • And then through their challenges with sobriety, and then back to love letters.
    Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2022
  • The singer went on to say that sobriety also means living in the moment, which has proven to be a blessing in his day-to-day life.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2023
  • This time there will be big life changes for Mayan and the whole Lopez familia while George takes his first step in sobriety.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024
  • My father possessed many virtues but for most of his adult life sobriety was not one of them.
    Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2024
  • But during a night out with friends — one of whom is played by Cloud — Derek’s sobriety is tested.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2022
  • Watch John get emotional discussing the film and his journey to sobriety in the video above.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2024
  • The Game Night actor has also talked about his sobriety since.
    Stephanie Kaloi, Peoplemag, 31 May 2023
  • Social services can help in a big way, but success is up to them, one day of sobriety at a time.
    Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Dec. 2022
  • Maybe Elliot was inspired by Rue and took the step forward to sobriety as well.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 Feb. 2022
  • The driver agreed to a field sobriety test and failed, officials said.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 21 May 2024
  • Footage of Yager taking part in the sobriety tests shows the state senator with what appears to be damp patches on his pants.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Mary Cosby, 52, shared an update on her 21-year-old son Robert Jr.’s journey to sobriety.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024

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