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TEL AVIV—Yael Adar sat somberly with other relatives of dead hostages in Israel’s parliament where President Trump spoke on Monday, when the last 20 living Gaza captives were returned to Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Well, three weeks ago feels like a parallel universe for those somberly returning home from across the continent.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

When asked if the recent malaise has come as a surprise to Roberts, given the obvious talent on his $300 million roster, the manager somberly nodded his head.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2024

Bogdanovic stood somberly alongside his teammates as a moment of silence was observed before the game at State Farm Arena.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2024

I recounted the details of the church bombing, recalling that September morning somberly.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry