Examples of sobriety in a Sentence
They did a sobriety test on him.
the sobriety of the situation
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Along with his sobriety, Sorrentino has been putting extra focus on his health and fitness.
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Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
The Elk Grove Police Department is set to conduct a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint Friday, according to officials.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
When Steele refused a field sobriety test after finally stepping out of her car, police placed her under arrest, video showed.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Removing any barrier to providing housing is also helpful, such as sobriety and credit history.
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Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
The Elk Grove Police Department is set to conduct a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint Friday, according to officials.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
When Steele refused a field sobriety test after finally stepping out of her car, police placed her under arrest, video showed.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Removing any barrier to providing housing is also helpful, such as sobriety and credit history.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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“Sobriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sobriety. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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sobriety
noun
so·bri·ety
sə-ˈbrī-ət-ē 
: the quality or state of being sober
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