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intoxication

[in-tok-si-kay-shuhn] / ɪnˌtɒk sɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten — who had authority to pursue criminal charges — cited New York’s voluntary intoxication law in explaining why he initially did not do so.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

Francois Blanchecotte, president of France's Federation of Medical Laboratories, said the urine test -- and possibly blood test -- would be able to determine if someone suffered from a "significant chronic intoxication".

From Barron's ● May 13, 2026

Despite this regular intake, bees and birds consume the alcohol gradually throughout the day and do not show clear signs of intoxication.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 25, 2026

To someone unfamiliar with the condition, all could be mistaken for intoxication, defiance or guilt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026

The thousands from Orleans Parish Prison, including those who were in jail for public intoxication, shoplifting, and other misdemeanors, had been left on the city’s Broad Street overpass for three days.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

They were “the intoxications that white kids had,” which for Davis included a mild amount of hooliganism.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2022

"The company hopes that there will be clarity on responsibility after the intoxications that have affected the inhabitants of the area in recent days."

From Reuters ● Jun. 8, 2022

It is also a valentine to the intoxications of filmmaking and film-viewing.

From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2020

She remained, always, both polite and biting, looking at the intoxications and delusions of life and love with wit and clear-eyed sympathy.

From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2018

Should you meet her the following afternoon in the Prater or on parade in the Kärntnerstrasse, her eyes will look past you, for the night has gone, carrying with it its memories and its intoxications.

From Europe After 8:15 by Thomas H. Benton




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