Example Sentences

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No, people aren’t concerned Mayor Lioneld Jordan or some future chief executive will imbibe too much.

From Washington Times • Sep. 3, 2019

After a cup or so, the secret will imbibe fresh strength, and will be good for, at least, another ten years.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various

A soul habitually in contact with Jesus will imbibe sweetness from Him, as garments laid away in a drawer with some preservative perfume absorb fragrance from that beside which they lie.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture: the Acts by Maclaren, Alexander

Now, in Midian, he will imbibe the faith of Isaac and of Abraham.

From The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews by Edwards, Thomas Charles

If you practise severity, speak harshly, frequently punish in anger, you will find your children will imbibe your spirit and manners.

From Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou by Ballou, Maturin Murray