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That was much the same thing Torre told players in what he described as a somber clubhouse once the Dodgers had filed in by mid-afternoon. From Wordnik.com. [Newsvine - Get Smarter Here] Reference
Kool J sighed and answered the question in somber fashion. From Wordnik.com. [What Do Real Thugs Think of The Wire? Part Nine - Freakonomics Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
His expression somber, Ry clapped a hand on Luke's shoulder. From Wordnik.com. [Tanner Ties]
They placed a floating floral wreath on each and stood in somber silence. From Wordnik.com. [Bush, returning to WTC site, pays silent tribute to victims] Reference
"Is there any news?" she asked, her expression somber and a little pinched. From Wordnik.com. [Exile's Honor]
As he watched Chase, his brother turned to him, his expression somber, thoughtful. From Wordnik.com. [Wicked Pleasures]
She looked at his face for a long time, her expression somber, her eyes unreadable. From Wordnik.com. [A Grave Denied]
Her expression somber, she knelt to face the shaken woman and put a comforting hand on the other's knee. From Wordnik.com. [Dirge]
While we remain somber and dazed by the unfortunate turn of events in the finance world, we will welcome applicants with open arms. From Wordnik.com. [Silicon Alley Tells Wall Street: Send Us Your Résumés - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
Sibert recalls the somber atmosphere during the president's autopsy. From Wordnik.com. Reference
The tickle in his throat, if that is what it was, had settled, and his expression was somber. From Wordnik.com. [The Mistaken Wife] Reference
The Dark Knight director Chris Nolan accepted the trophy on his behalf with what can only be described as a somber moment. From Wordnik.com. [Hollyscoop Entertainment News] Reference
Officially, the party was supposed to be "somber," not humorless. From Wordnik.com. [Press Preens for Prez] Reference
When Mr. Schumer described the meeting as "somber," Mr. Dodd cut in. From Wordnik.com. [Pete Cenedella: Financial Bailout = Patriot Act Redux: Under Cover of Crisis, the Republic is Lost] Reference
Biden came back, he was kind of somber and went into a history lesson. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 3, 2008] Reference
QUESTION: It seems to be a lot of officers here in a kind of somber mood. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - Breaking News: Three Dead and Three Wounded After Shootings in Memphis - March 8, 2000] Reference
Something struck me as funny with the reporter relishing all these "somber" and "glum" Federalists. From Wordnik.com. [The NYT pronounces the Federalist Society annual meeting "somber."] Reference
I don't think "somber" seems right, but I don't think anyone is unaware of what ground we've ceded and what it means. From Wordnik.com. [The NYT pronounces the Federalist Society annual meeting "somber."] Reference
He was said to have made a "somber" speech, a serious discussion but one lacking a phrase that would last through time. From Wordnik.com. [Jeff Schweitzer: Obama's Inaugural Address: Better Than Pundits Allow] Reference
I cringed a little bit when Obama started laying into McCain, talking about how McCain tries to sound "somber" and so on. From Wordnik.com. [Brad Listi: Obama vs. McCain Wrap-Up: Thoughts on the Second Presidential Debate] Reference
Why did you wait 80 days for this "somber" statement?. From Wordnik.com. [Propeller Most Popular Stories] Reference
He took it in both hands, beaming upon it with a kind of somber joy. From Wordnik.com. [Uncle William: the man who was shif'less] Reference
He gazed beyond McCoy at Chapel’s body, his expression carefully somber. From Wordnik.com. [Bloodthirst] Reference
Once the meeting began Dr. Maddox delivered what he described as "somber" news. From Wordnik.com. [News for NBC13.com] Reference
The mood at the conference was described as "somber" and "very bearish" by executives. From Wordnik.com. [IBTimes.com RSS Feed] Reference
"I can see 'somber' or 'sobering,' but my spell-checker won't let me use 'sombering,'". From Wordnik.com. [NewsOK.com RSS - home] Reference
Although he called the auto show a "somber" event given the depression in industry sales. From Wordnik.com. [Rockford Register Star Home RSS] Reference
His expression grew somber. From Wordnik.com. [Much Ado About Marriage] Reference
"somber," but added it was a reminder of the risks law enforcement faces daily. From Wordnik.com. [Officer.com: Top News Stories] Reference
But most of the interviews were serious, even somber. From Wordnik.com. [Oprah Goes to School] Reference
Outside the ring he's often somber, wrapped in solitude. From Wordnik.com. [A Split Decision] Reference
Jhally decided to delete the popular tunes and add more somber music. From Wordnik.com. [They Want Their Mtv Back] Reference
These were not problems of Bush's creation; nonetheless, he was concerned about the somber tone. From Wordnik.com. [INNER CIRCLE] Reference
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