soberly
- a word derived from sober.
Example Sentences
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Soberly, the heads of various departments outlined Covid-19 protocols, safety protocols, the code of conduct.
From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2021
Soberly and efficiently they examine every piece of research into previous Olympic Games and, in most cases, find a gaping chasm between the promises and reality.
From The Guardian • Feb. 27, 2017
Soberly, Mewhinney said: "I am blessed with total recall."
From Time Magazine Archive
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Soberly dressed and rigidly well behaved through three days of meetings and interviews, D'Aubuisson clung to his denials of involvement with any plan to assassinate Pickering.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Soberly, I tuck my arm under hers and lean on her shoulder.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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