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

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

It’s not a nostalgic riffle through old lecture notes.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2018

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