are sobering
- present progressive of sober.
Example Sentences
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His discussion of dying in an unprotected Air Force One and taking reporters with him, and his constant acknowledgement of threats against his life, are sobering and concerning.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Many of Langley’s most affecting tracks delve into love’s ugly aftermath—they are sobering, if rarely sober.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
They are sobering figures and, I hope, put your own situation into perspective.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 12, 2026
Those images are sobering for the staff back in Lviv as they work hard to send more and more vehicles to the front.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2024
While these are sobering projections, the researchers hope the flood forecasts can help city planners prepare and protect against future disasters.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 24, 2024
