drunken

Example Sentences

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The other, a Flea Bottom orphan taken in by a drunken hedge knight, spent most of his life sleeping on the hard ground.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

Mr. Platner has said his now infamous chest tattoo was a drunken mistake and that he didn’t realize the symbol was associated with Nazis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"Vooaaria!" the bird croaked, a concoction of sounds that resembled a drunken old man.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

PC Pritchard, who joined North Wales Police as a trainee in 2023, admitted her drunken behaviour was inappropriate, but denied it was gross misconduct.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

It was conveniently close to the governing hub of the Common- wealth, while being a comfortable distance from the smell of rotten fish, hot tar, and the vomit of drunken sailors.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss