drunk

Example Sentences

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“I had kind of a mental health breakdown,” Tyson said, describing sleep deprivation so severe she felt drunk and anxiety attacks that left her gasping for air.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has urged a ban on serving alcohol in airport bars before morning flights in an effort to tackle drunk and aggressive passengers.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Platner pleaded ignorance—claiming that he had gotten inked with insignia while drunk and off duty in Croatia, and didn’t understand the horrific context until much later.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Nobody was injured in the crash, and Woods said he had not drunk alcohol that day.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

His sister, who was a hard, rather practical person, used to complain that there were too many scents at Manderley, they made her drunk.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier