get drunk

Example Sentences

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Asked if he had safety concerns with autonomous technology, the governor echoed industry talking points that human drivers who can get drunk or sleepy behind the wheel are more dangerous than driverless cars.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2023

The autonomous car won't get drunk, or tired, it won't shout at the kids on the back seat.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2017

Villagers say that they occasionally saw Mr. Dogaru at church and that, unlike many local men, he did not get drunk or smoke and took great pride in his physical condition.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2013

"Dani and Jo went out the first night to see their parents but didn't get drunk so they could come and cheer me on," Trott said.

From The Guardian • Aug. 7, 2012

The Frenchmen smiled, but their manner was constrained and they seemed in no mood to get drunk.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan