addle

Example Sentences

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He expected the chemical would addle mitochondria in every organ.

From Science Magazine • May 4, 2023

They even had the guts as three Olympic rookies to watch old South Korean Olympic victory videos, a part of preparation that might addle some.

From Washington Post • Jul. 25, 2021

Her putter works just fine from medium to long range; it’s the tiddlers that get her nerves jangling and addle the head.

From The Guardian • Aug. 3, 2019

The company will also remove nests, transport injured birds to rehabilitation centers and addle the eggs.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2018

“I dim the eyes and addle the brain. Every mortal fears old age!”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan