sober reflection
collocation in Englishmeaningsofsoberandreflection
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sober
adjective
uk/ˈsəʊ.bər/us/ˈsoʊ.bɚ/
not drunk or affected ...
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reflection
noun
uk/rɪˈflek.ʃən/us/rɪˈflek.ʃən/
the image of something in a mirror or on any ...
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(Definition ofsoberandreflectionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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He has moved it in terms of deep concern andsoberreflectionupon what this clause implies.
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We see already the beginning of asoberreflection.
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I suggest that we have a little less euphoria from the liberalisers and moresoberreflection.
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There is anothersoberreflection: that the conclusion of a disarmament agreement may be the prelude to disaster rather than a guarantee of peace.
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There is asoberreflectionand analysis of the task to be undertaken.
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By the weekend, reality broke through onsoberreflection.
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It is asoberreflectionthat this is usually what happens to new war-time taxation.
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This decision was taken after most sober thought andsoberreflection.
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That gives cause forsoberreflection.
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The experience and wisdom of the commission has presented us with a useful, detailed document which, after careful andsoberreflection, should lead to pragmatic evolutionary progress in reform.
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His typical sculpture depicts everyday encounters defined by wry humor, irony, andsoberreflection.
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