His death is a sobering reminder of the dangers of mountaineering.
Recent Examples on the WebBut The New York Times revealed last week that Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken had come back from a sobering trip to Kyiv and privately told the president that his 27-month-long ban against shooting American weapons into Russian territory was now placing parts of Ukraine in peril.—Edward Wong, New York Times, 30 May 2024 But this weekend has also been a sobering one for Hollywood as one of the worst Memorial Day weekend box office showings in decades, excluding 2020 when theaters were closed.—Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 27 May 2024 Tóibín’s portrayal of his characters’ wrestling is a sobering story of dishonesty’s toll.—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2024 But losing lots of ground among competitive segments of the electorate is a sobering trend for any incumbent.—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for sobering
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