riffle

Example Sentences

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Where customers used to pay €30 for a meticulously crafted dollhouse wardrobe, they are now more likely to riffle through smaller items — such as cast-iron typewriters or lamps — that cost less than €5.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2022

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

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

The tide pushes a low riffle through the pool, and it washes over her shins and dampens the hem of her dress.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr