1.   He seemed to be in an almost somber mood, with a lot of gray and brown tones, enlivened occasionally by a medium blue, green or burgundy.

2.   He was greeted by a formal and almost somber government reception, under heavy security.

3.   Most readings are tentative, almost somber affairs, held to give the author and the director a chance to hear a play spoken out loud.

4.   The Cubans were almost somber in gray slacks and navy blazers.