Example Sentences

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And the man driveled on in the dark, concerning himself for the most part with those interests which had occupied his life when he was a boy.

From Lying Prophets by Phillpotts, Eden

Then his reflections driveled off into stupor, and he sat on an empty keg with the conical crown of his old felt hat pointed forward, and his hands hanging limply between his knees.

From Stories of the Foot-hills by Graham, Margaret Collier

The very horses had caught the inspiration of the moment, champing bits in their effort to forge to the front rank, while the blood-stained slaver coated many breasts or driveled from our boots.

From The Outlet by Adams, Andy

So Mrs. Finch driveled mildly on, in her large loose untidy handwriting, to the bottom of the third page.

From Poor Miss Finch by Collins, Wilkie

A painfully homely face with tears running from the closed eyes, with an open mouth that driveled and drooled.

From The Cost by Phillips, David Graham