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have sobered

  • present perfect of sober.

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The dismal follow-up against Ghana would have sobered them up instantly.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

By next sunrise, the newly engaged lovers have sobered up, and the question of what everyone will think reasserts itself.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 27, 2023

While a mix of low interest rates and increased liquidity has brightened the outlook for equities, COVID-19 headwinds have sobered near-term expectations, despite the recent launch of a vaccination program.

From Reuters Dec. 16, 2020

If they have sobered up and come near the internet, do you have any words for David Benioff and Dan Weiss at this point?

From Slate May 22, 2019

The ten minutes seemed to have sobered him.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier