drawl
Example Sentences
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Evidence shows that the Southern drawl and “the laid-back y’all” didn’t take hold until at least 1875.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Patricia Eddings, an expert in trace evidence, is short, with fiery red hair and a cheery Mississippi drawl.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Byrne has said she has a go-to phrase -- "Patty hired 24-hour security for Katie" -- when she finds herself struggling to summon the Yankee drawl.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
The couple had recently moved from the remote ranching town of Stinnett in the Texas panhandle, and the recruiter seemed to appreciate their Southern drawl.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025
“They’re called reins,” Jackson says, an amused drawl in his voice.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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