drawl

Example Sentences

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The simple image, delivered with Lanier’s slight drawl, helped convince a majority of jurors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 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

Acquaintances describe Martin’s demeanor as extraordinarily genial; he smiled constantly and offered his diagnoses in a straightforward, unflappable drawl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

“Hey, I’m Nick,” he said with a drawl as if he were John Wayne or an airline pilot.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

I put a bit of a drawl in my voice, stressing the natural cadence of my words.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland