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

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

I walked up to a riffle, pulled off my shoes, and waded across.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls