riffle

Example Sentences

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He revved the engine as the boat sped around a bend and up a riffle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2023

He makes some questionable moves himself, like allowing Vivian to riffle through the discovery documents, and the two become unlikely, close friends.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2022

Squads of scientists have packed in 1,000 pounds of gear by mule train for riverscape surveys, counting fish in every riffle, glide and pool.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2020

“You just riffle through to find the right pack and pull it out,” says Lulu Grimes, the managing editor of BBC Good Food.

From The Guardian • May 13, 2020

I riffle through the herbal tea bags in the kitchenette, Lemon Mist, Morning Thunder, and bypass them in favor of some thick, jolting, poisonous coffee.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood