drunk

Example Sentences

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“CHP officers know to secure scenes. They know the risk of drunk drivers on the freeway.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The other's a proud vegan, gay, northern former actor, who told me he'd never drunk a drop.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Lorraine said while she was grateful for the treatment she received in hospital, medical staff initially suspected she was drunk, before blood tests "proved I was not intoxicated by alcohol".

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

“He’s someone who lost his BS detector and has drunk his own Kool-Aid.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

I think Mr. Hofacket would have stood there all day and drunk in the praise he’d earned during this strangest of undertakings.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly