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His death is a sobering reminder of the dangers of mountaineering.
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But perhaps, with the playoffs arriving and the Bears set to be back at home for a playoff game next weekend, Sunday’s performance will be a sobering wake-up call, a reminder of how much precision is required to survive from this point on.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
However, much like the Iraq War, a president’s early confidence after a dramatic military action can sometimes meet more sobering realities that drain domestic political support.
—Steven Sloan, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
Despite the sobering findings, there is still room for cautious optimism.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Soon after beginning their college experience at Georgia Tech this fall, computer science majors were greeted with a sobering presentation.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 1 Jan. 2026
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
However, much like the Iraq War, a president’s early confidence after a dramatic military action can sometimes meet more sobering realities that drain domestic political support.
—Steven Sloan, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
Despite the sobering findings, there is still room for cautious optimism.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Soon after beginning their college experience at Georgia Tech this fall, computer science majors were greeted with a sobering presentation.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 1 Jan. 2026
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“Sobering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sobering. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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