drunk

Example Sentences

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“The cup of coffee never asks anything of you. Even before you’ve drunk it, it just gives you hope.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has urged a ban on serving alcohol in airport bars before morning flights in an effort to tackle drunk and aggressive passengers.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

He is serving more families and less people coming in drunk after a night out, as "people can't afford it".

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“CHP officers know to secure scenes. They know the risk of drunk drivers on the freeway.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

And I was happy in those first days as really I’d never been before, roaming like a sleepwalker, stunned and drunk with beauty.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt