As the level in the carafe fell the time for sober and serious discussion passed and they became sentimental.

They walked quietly across the lawns or sat in the gardens in groups of two or three engaged in sober discussion.

As the battle between terroirists and modernists rumbles on, a more sober discussion of terroir is taking place within the scientific community.

She said "various ideas" would be given "a sober and reflective discussion" to reach a consensus.

She tuned in to the conversation at the table behind her and was further amused to hear the group's sober discussion on their experiences with astral projection.

Similarly, the Agronsky program is usually a serious, sober discussion.

Readers can find in this excellent publication not only the latest revelations but also sober discussion of various interpretations.

Instead of talking about exacting blood from his enemies, he offered a sober discussion of the bleeding of the American economy.

With no clocks, few phones and no place to sit, a casino is not exactly a conducive setting for sober discussion of public policy issues.