How do you use Drusus in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts.
Drusus in a sentence
Using Drusus
- In the example corpus, drusus often appears in combinations such as: of drusus, drusus and, son drusus.
Context around Drusus
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 10 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Drusus
- In this selection, "drusus" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, father, claudius, cousin, though, tiberius and encouraged stand out and add context to how "drusus" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 2003 116 drusus marriage to and a son drusus who died. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "drusus" sits close to words such as abadi, acidification and acker, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with drusus
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Drusus encouraged the Germans to finish him off. (8 words)
During their marriage she gave birth to a son, Claudius Drusus. (11 words)
Few leaders have been as loved and as popular as Drusus. (11 words)
As related by Suetonius the existence of Mogontiacum is well established by four years later (the account of the death and funeral of Nero Claudius Drusus ), though several other theories suggest the site may have been established earlier. (38 words)
Book II section 16. Germanicus' zeal led finally to his being replaced (17 AD) by his cousin Drusus, Tiberius' son, as Tiberius thought it best to follow his predecessor's policy of limiting the empire. (35 words)
Augustus retaliated by dispatching Tiberius and Drusus to the Rhineland to pacify it, which had some success although the battle of AD 9 brought the end to Roman expansion into Germany. (31 words)
Example sentences (20)
Among these was a large canal leading from the Rhine to the sea, as well as a road from Italy to Germany – both begun by his father, Drusus.
As related by Suetonius the existence of Mogontiacum is well established by four years later (the account of the death and funeral of Nero Claudius Drusus ), though several other theories suggest the site may have been established earlier.
At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Drusus and Crispinus (or, less frequently, year 745 Ab urbe condita ).
At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Drusus and Piso (or, less frequently, year 739 Ab urbe condita ).
Augustus retaliated by dispatching Tiberius and Drusus to the Rhineland to pacify it, which had some success although the battle of AD 9 brought the end to Roman expansion into Germany.
Book II section 16. Germanicus' zeal led finally to his being replaced (17 AD) by his cousin Drusus, Tiberius' son, as Tiberius thought it best to follow his predecessor's policy of limiting the empire.
By Augustus' request, Tiberius adopted his nephew Germanicus, son of his late brother Drusus and biological great-nephew of Augustus through his mother.
Claudius frequently used the term "filius Drusi" (son of Drusus) in his titles, in order to remind the people of his legendary father and lay claim to his reputation.
Drusus encouraged the Germans to finish him off.
Drusus' funeral and the tributes of the imperial family are described as are his final moments and Livia's lament over the body, which is compared to birds.
Drusus III's wife Aemilia Lepida was later forced to commit suicide after being accused of adultery.
During his reign, Claudius revived the rumor that his father Drusus was actually the illegitimate son of Augustus, to give the appearance that Augustus was Claudius' paternal grandfather.
During their marriage she gave birth to a son, Claudius Drusus.
Eck (2003), 116. Drusus' marriage to Antonia was considered an unbreakable affair, whereas Vipsania was "only" the daughter of the late Agrippa from his first marriage.
Eck (2003), 99. Both campaigns were successful, as Drusus' forces reached the Elbe River by 9 BC—though he died shortly after by falling off his horse.
Few leaders have been as loved and as popular as Drusus.
Florus's report of the peace brought to Germany by Drusus is glowing but premature.
His previous marriages produced three children including a son, Drusus, who died at a young age.
History Antiquity The city has existed since before Roman times, when it was captured and fortified by the Romans under Drusus in 14 BCE.
If Drusus founded Mogontiacum the earliest date is the start of his campaign, 13 BC.
Common combinations with drusus
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- of drusus 4×
- drusus and 4×
- son drusus 4×
- brother drusus 3×
- drusus in 3×
- father drusus 2×
- claudius drusus 2×
- drusus to 2×
- by drusus 2×
- drusus died 2×