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Noun
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This charming, historic pub, named for the year the land was first settled, offers a cozy retreat blending history with great food, strong drinks, and warm hospitality.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025 -
Looking for strong drinks and a light breeze without the noise of Lower Broadway?—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 July 2025
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In April, Officer Stephen Brown was charged with a DWI and is accused of driving while more than double the legal alcohol limit in York County.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Sep. 2025
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Nor was the jury sufficiently moved by accounts of his birth mother’s alcohol consumption during pregnancy, his small brain or other factors.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Sep. 2025
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Jenny Vergara, a spokeswoman for the company, told The Star Clementine’s is still navigating the approval process of liquor laws in Kansas but hopes to offer its boozy flavors soon.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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This isn't Heughan's first entry into the world of liquor, however.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Then, in February, the 10-day Carnival fills the streets with music, parades, and inventive costumes featuring giant handmade masks that represent fearsome creatures, which scare away winter spirits, or joyful beings celebrating their retreat, dating back to ancient pagan customs.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Scottish actor, best known for his role as the dashing Jamie Fraser on Starz’s Outlander, showcases his love of storytelling and entertaining with drinks that balance heritage and modern tastes in his new spirits guide The Cocktail Diaries.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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The question, delivered via pay phone, is an old security prompt, and Bob, with a memory fried by pot and booze, cannot remember the answer.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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During Prohibition, waiters famously slipped sips of bootleg booze to patrons from flasks tucked inside their apron pockets.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Beer and a glass of Turkish coffee with rum.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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These days, options abound in terms of flavors, ranging from niche picks like mint chocolate chip and rum raisin to traditional chocolate and strawberry.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Limit consuming big meals, alcohol, and caffeine in the evening, as the body requires energy to digest food and process beverages or stimulants.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
20 Sep. 2025
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Reject The Quick-Fix Trap The temptation is to reach for stimulants, sedatives, or trendy supplements.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If you are stopped by law enforcement for driving under the influence of intoxicants, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has the authority to revoke or suspend your driving privilege.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Officers noted the odor of intoxicants, Hyatt's inability to balance for a walk-and-turn or one-leg stand during a field sobriety test and Hyatt's admission of having drunk four beers, according to the motion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Dutch courage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Dutch%20courage. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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