riffle

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

They had a name for every riffle in the river.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2021

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

Then there is a closet riffle, which usually reveals when someone thinks she was her best-looking.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2020

Climbing down out of the tree, I picked up my ax and lantern, and trotted down to another riffle and waded across.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls