Examples of sobriety in a Sentence
They did a sobriety test on him.
the sobriety of the situation
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In what ways will his grief manifest this season, and what role will his struggle with sobriety play in his emotional journey?
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Alamin Yohannes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Released during the commercial heyday of heavy metal, the album was certified gold and relaunched Frehley’s career, although tours with Iron Maiden and Alice Cooper ended early, reportedly over money issues; also, his sobriety did not last.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
San Jose has also adapted its shelter approach to lower some of the social barriers preventing unhoused residents from moving indoors, including individual rooms, a more adaptable pet policy and no curfew or sobriety requirements.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
But program owners say clients already face heavy stigma and are only trying to commit to sobriety by staying within residential recovery homes.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
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Alamin Yohannes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Released during the commercial heyday of heavy metal, the album was certified gold and relaunched Frehley’s career, although tours with Iron Maiden and Alice Cooper ended early, reportedly over money issues; also, his sobriety did not last.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
San Jose has also adapted its shelter approach to lower some of the social barriers preventing unhoused residents from moving indoors, including individual rooms, a more adaptable pet policy and no curfew or sobriety requirements.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
But program owners say clients already face heavy stigma and are only trying to commit to sobriety by staying within residential recovery homes.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Sobriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sobriety. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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sobriety
noun
so·bri·ety
sə-ˈbrī-ət-ē 
: the quality or state of being sober
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