drunken

Example Sentences

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Even Richard Nixon in his darkest, and sometimes drunken, moments had the good sense, or at least the protection afforded by his aides, to keep his most sadistic thoughts private.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

His "drunken monkey" hypothesis initially met resistance from many scientists, especially primatologists, who argued that primates in the wild do not commonly eat fermented fruits or nectar.

From Science Daily • Dec. 1, 2025

“Are people going to just spend like drunken sailors for this holiday season, and then next year it’s like, ‘Well, we did all our shopping then.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 28, 2025

Also very normal is the penchant for team owners to spend like drunken sailors in an effort to outdo one another.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025

On the chaise longue, Juliet snored like a drunken sailor.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer