And in Louis Crompton's sober, searching and somber new history, "Homosexuality and Civilization," homosexuality is associated with the inner workings of civilization itself.
This is particularly worrying because, by now, it is impossible to deny that a sober and searching national discussion on the issue is necessary.
Or was there something indefinable in the air, something undreamed of in any sober college-search philosophy, that Emily picked up on at Muhlenberg?
He became sober and the search for the paintings suddenly became urgent.
But Mr. Alston's film is less a tour guide among colorful real-life characters than a sober, single-minded search for an elusive historical truth and a discussion of its personal and social ramifications.
Because I'm so forgetful, I usually search "sober" in my tweets, or look at Facebook memories to remind myself when to celebrate.
But even sober night owls searching for a midnight snack line up for the outstanding Asian-influenced street food at the Blue Owl (425 State Street; 805-705-0991; theblueowlsantabarbara.com).
With Mustaine sober, Megadeth continued searching for a new lead guitarist.
"This sober, tender-hearted, very searching history of a family's progress, comprehends in its picture of life which is distinctively American, a psychology which is universal".
Politics being the art of the possible the recurring question on nearly every important announcement, decision, negotiation, and contentious issue remains "is this the best we can do?" And invariably the consensus, after much hand wringing, soul searching, and sober reflection is "yes".
