Examples of sobering in a Sentence
His death is a sobering reminder of the dangers of mountaineering.
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The incidents are a sobering reminder to keep your furry friend’s capabilities in mind before heading out on the trail.
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Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 1 July 2025
Lessons from the Ukrainian battlefield have been woven into Danish military training, giving recruits a sobering glimpse of the stakes.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Directed by the legendary Oliver Stone, the film explores patriotism, sacrifice, the complexities of war and a sobering reflection on the true cost of freedom.
—Jené Luciani Sena
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Like Squid Game, Dead Set juxtaposes familiar cultural symbols and settings with grim, inevitable explosions of blood, straddling the line between twisted, compelling drama and a sobering reminder of violence lurking in our present society.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 27 June 2025
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Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 1 July 2025
Lessons from the Ukrainian battlefield have been woven into Danish military training, giving recruits a sobering glimpse of the stakes.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Directed by the legendary Oliver Stone, the film explores patriotism, sacrifice, the complexities of war and a sobering reflection on the true cost of freedom.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Like Squid Game, Dead Set juxtaposes familiar cultural symbols and settings with grim, inevitable explosions of blood, straddling the line between twisted, compelling drama and a sobering reminder of violence lurking in our present society.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sobering
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“Sobering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sobering. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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