gimlet
Example Sentences
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But the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland keeps a gimlet eye on inflation data, and it has some estimates.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025
His Napoleon views the world with a gimlet eye and firmly compressed lips.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023
After having my first cucumber gimlet made with fresh lime — drinking a pedestrian rusty vodka and cranberry or a God awful screwdriver seemed completely ridiculous.
From Salon • Sep. 17, 2023
Crafting a coming-of-age story about a queer character enduring postcapitalism with a gimlet eye, the author is simultaneously hilarious, tender and meaningful.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2022
He looked them all over with a gimlet eye.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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