drunkenness

Example Sentences

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The country is heavily influenced by Sharia law, and homosexuality and public drunkenness are forbidden, while public displays of affection and immodest dress are heavily frowned upon.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2022

Five days after Mr Pincher's resignation as deputy chief whip, there remains significant confusion surrounding complaints about his behaviour prior to the drunkenness he admits at the Carlton Club on 29 June.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2022

In the weeks after the deadly crush, South Yorkshire Police officials blamed Liverpool fans, falsely citing drunkenness, hooliganism and late arrivals.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2019

It’s Monday morning in the Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans — misdemeanor rush hour in a city that traffics more heavily than most in public drunkenness and disturbing the peace.

From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2019

And if he could do that, behind his mask of sarcasm and drunkenness, so convincingly and for so long, what else has he lied about?

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins