Sentence examples for sober backdrop from inspiring English sources

But within a week of Nissan announcing new jobs, two big firms had said that they were leaving.Against this sober backdrop, talk of Scottish independence or "devolution max" is unsettling the North East.

It would be a sobering backdrop to the pennant races.

Pearce's injury and recovery are sure to be a sobering backdrop to what was expected to be a raucous Olympic halfpipe competition.

Against the sobering backdrop of a recession, a debate is beginning on the paths Europe has taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

But the issue of his steroid use, and the verbal abuse he could take from fans, will be a sobering backdrop.

The game was played against the sobering backdrop of the shooting at a Newtown, Conn., school on Friday, and Coughlin began his traditional Saturday night team meeting with a moment of silence.

The tensions are not related to Mrs. Clinton's visit, analysts and officials said, but they offer a sobering backdrop to what has been depicted as a celebratory visit recalling President Bill Clinton's diplomatic triumphs in promoting the Northern Ireland peace process in the 1990s along with the leaders of Britain and Ireland.

Adding to the urgency was a report from the environmental group Greenpeace that provided a sobering backdrop for the president's comments.

It was against this sobering backdrop that NBA Hall-of-Famer and DRC-native Dikembe Mutombo set out to pivot his post-basketball energy toward improving life in his home country.

These days, it's the perfect backdrop for sober day clothes or racy little evening looks.

There were also beautiful aspects to his imagery: the white filigree set, the optimistic blue backdrop, the sober coats.