Definition of sobering
:tending to make one thoughtful or sober
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His death is a sobering reminder of the dangers of mountaineering.
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Perhaps there is something of a sobering juxtaposition between the Hall of Fame standing next door to a senior care facility where former players are dealing with the aftereffects of the sport the Hall celebrates.
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That's a sobering thought after a long off-season of two proud programs and two rabid fan bases dreaming big dreams.
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Here are five sobering facts to keep in mind, the next time green arrows and ebullient stock brokers fill your television screen.
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What happened in #Charlottesville is a sobering reminder of the hateful element that exists in America.
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Like his last video, which was a disturbing and sobering exploration of who died in World War II, this video, the first of a series, uses inventive visualizations to bring home otherwise incomprehensible numbers.
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Watching that video is a sobering reminder of the dangers police officers face every day and the actions and statements of the offender are quite frankly reprehensible.
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Nevertheless, her look, read in the context both of the Dior show and the apparent direction of her husband’s administration, made for a sobering message.
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The cost of fuel and mounting labor expenses, prompted in large part by renegotiated contracts with carriers' pilots, flight attendants and mechanics unions, added a sobering drag on an otherwise uplifting industry outlook on passenger unit revenue.
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First Known Use of sobering
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