drunken

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Even Richard Nixon in his darkest, and sometimes drunken, moments had the good sense, or at least the protection afforded by his aides, to keep his most sadistic thoughts private.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Past surgeon generals’ warnings have shifted public opinion on smoking, drunken driving and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Dolly Parton thinks people should ‘move on’ from Elle King’s drunken tribute to her at the Grand Ole Opry: ‘She felt worse than anybody ever could.’

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2024

I whirl around, expecting to see a drunken reveler, a meandering crowd.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse