riffle through
Example Sentences
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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
At 79, Dylan is entitled to the long view, and his new songs riffle through history, biography, theology, tall tales, myths and threats.
From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2020
We riffle through several more natural wines – all made with almost zero mechanical or chemical intervention – and they are certainly intriguing.
From The Guardian • Nov. 14, 2017
Prosecutors contend that he allowed the film crew of “The Jinx” to riffle through the material to find a deposition of Douglas Durst, his estranged brother, and scan various documents, thus waiving any claim to attorney-client privilege.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2016
She slid out the sketch pad and began to riffle through it.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
