Example Sentences

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Last week we sat on an examining-room floor as Doc shivered under blankets, his snout on my leg and eyes moving between Karen and me as if he was drinking us in while he could.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Nick Libonati was drinking Turkish tea with his sister Tuesday morning as he started his day in Pacific Palisades.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

As one social media user observed, Williams' name was stamped on the side of the very cup she was drinking out of six times.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2024

It is believed Mr Swinscoe was drinking with his two sons and friends on the night of his disappearance.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2024

Oteg was drinking his bitter tea when I left.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell