The phrase "a sober understanding of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a clear, rational, and realistic comprehension of a subject or situation.
Example: "In order to make informed decisions, we must have a sober understanding of the challenges we face."
Alternatives: "a clear grasp of" or "a realistic view of".
The traditions of American foreign policy have generally been informed by a more sober understanding of the world, and have served America well.American fears about the future are also distorted.
Linda Stone Davidoff, an urban planner who is the executive director of the Citizens Union, a government watchdog group in New York, said that she thought that the numbers represented "a lot of people showing real community support," even though the process would yield a more sober understanding of the barriers to running.
Kerry Brown, director of the Lau China Institute at King's College London, told VICE News that Trump's acceptance of "One China" likely reflected a more sober understanding of the importance of the policy upon entering office.
"We don't want this year to be a jingoistic carnival of celebration but rather a sober understanding that what Britain was fighting for was important.
Well, the good news for people like me and the bad news for the rest of the world is that things are getting so fucked up that a worldview that sees disaster around every corner is starting to look a lot like a measured and sober understanding of the facts.
"Therefore, while we take note of our expanding size of economy and enhancing economic strength, we should also have a sober understanding that China remains a developing nation".
A prerequisite to ensuring that U.S. resources are focused where they can have the most effect is a sober and empirical understanding of the terrorist threat, coupled with comprehensive and coherent strategy.
