was sobering
- past progressive of sober.
Example Sentences
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Maidwell Hall in Northamptonshire said it was "sobering" to read about the earl's experiences.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2024
“When it happened certainly it was sobering, it was shocking, it was scary,” longtime Lions executive Bill Keenist said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2024
Watching the Kraken drop winnable games against a pair of struggling teams — the Flames and Oilers — four times the past few weeks was sobering.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 27, 2023
The doctor’s reply was sobering: “That’s the first thing that’s going to be a sign that you’re getting it.”
From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2023
The intensity in Fin’s tone was sobering, and Kaede said, “I will.”
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
