Sobered

Sobered by the rebellion, Mr. Boehner scheduled a Tuesday vote that would reject the Senate version of the bill and send the issue to a House-Senate conference committee to resolve differences—a formal legislative step that is often circumvented these days on major issues that are resolved by high-level leadership.

Lawmakers Deadlock Over Tax Cut Janet Hook 2011

Sobered by their situation, the two couples contemplate their ruined relationships and their prospects for future harmony.

Susan Dormady Eisenberg: Broadway Review: Kim Cattrall and Paul Gross Dazzle in a Sparkling Revival of Private Lives Susan Dormady Eisenberg 2011

Sobered by store closings and the rise of online shopping, owners of U.S. shopping centers are filling space and drawing visitors by turning to unusual tenants like gun ranges and go-cart tracks.

New Tricks for Old Malls Kris Hudson 2011

Sobered by store closings and the rise of online shopping, U.S. shopping center owners are filling empty spaces by turning to gun ranges, go-cart tracks and other unusual tenants.

Looking for a Bounce 2011

Sobered, the girls retreated to their places, some on chairs, others on the floor, and were still.

Broken Symmetry Angela Brett 2010

Sobered up from learning that the United States has the worst return on health investment in the developed world, Al called back a few days later asking meekly, "so where's all the dying?"

Howard Steven Friedman: Discussions with Al: Where's all the dying in America? 2010

Sobered by Tea Party challenges in their primaries, Republican candidates suddenly became populist tribunes.

Rev. Jesse Jackson: Republicans About to Show True Colors Rev. Jesse Jackson 2010

Sobered by Tea Party challenges in their primaries, Republican candidates suddenly became populist tribunes.

Rev. Jesse Jackson: Republicans About to Show True Colors Rev. Jesse Jackson 2010

Sobered up on this new year's day in 2009, all see clearly the nation will never get its money back.

Jamie Stiehm: What a Difference a President Makes 2009

Sobered up, he came to Los Angeles in January 1995 with little money or support network, auditioned for a Hispanic role in the pilot for Suddenly Susan, and lucked into (as he says) his role as an Englishman on The Drew Carey Show.

Sean L. McCarthy: Craig Ferguson's "A Wee Bit O' Revolution" 2009