imbibing
Example Sentences
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But as Americans consume less alcohol than ever, there are still ways to appreciate this ritual without actually imbibing.
From Slate β Jul. 27, 2026
All of which is true but, for a book featuring Franklin and Washington happily imbibing on the cover, it’s a bit of a buzzkill.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jun. 28, 2026
Perhaps the reason is they really are too scared to go into the city, after imbibing years of lies that New York is a war zone.
From Salon β Apr. 24, 2024
Ms. Coroy attends ceremonies without imbibing, she said.
From New York Times β Apr. 8, 2023
Sometimes she neglected to ration her water, imbibing too much in the morning and staring with bitterness at the fountain the rest of the day.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
