swig

Example Sentences

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On cue, the camera cut to Rhea Perlman passing her silver flagon to Lisa Ann Walter, who took a swig.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2024

He continues to give Shetty small notes: Go for a more supportive tone, take a swig of water, put the emphasis on a different word.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2023

He deftly sliced off a thin piece of what looked to be mainly icing to try his cake before taking a swig from his water bottle.

From Washington Times • May 5, 2023

“Every part of me thinks there’s no way I’m going to make it in the country industry,” said Adeem, pausing to swig from a giant Dale Earnhardt mug before continuing, drawl intact.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2022

I take a swig from a water bottle and then hand it to Ben.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness