"They need to take the sobering effect of what happened this week and enter into serious negotiations."

This had a sobering effect upon Juan's friends and companions.

It has a sobering effect on the jury, some of whom are taking notes.

Nevertheless, the fact that the matter had come to such a head did have a sobering effect on them both.

It always seems to have a very sobering effect on people.

This unexpected move by the president had a sobering effect on the nation.

However, undoubtedly the night air would have had a sobering effect, especially as the walk was some 2 miles long.

The charges were eventually dismissed, but the case had a sobering effect on many scientists.

Work had a sobering effect and no more was said that day.

Maybe the thought of what was after them had a sobering effect on her.