gimlet

Example Sentences

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But the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland keeps a gimlet eye on inflation data, and it has some estimates.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

His Napoleon views the world with a gimlet eye and firmly compressed lips.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023

I said, like a pedestrian, "Sounds gross, like a rare form of snot. Can I order another gimlet with you?"

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2023

Crafting a coming-of-age story about a queer character enduring postcapitalism with a gimlet eye, the author is simultaneously hilarious, tender and meaningful.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2022

It was as though a sharp little gimlet had rim into the solid congealed mess of Emily Brent's brain.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie