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cask

noun

ˈkask

Definition of cask

as in barrel

an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages casks of wine that had been in the castle for many years

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Recent Examples of cask By bottling at cask strength, XV also features the same high-strength presence as Full Proof, an important factor for many modern bourbon consumers. — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Of course, this is not the only recent whiskey release to be subjected to the forces of many different cask finishes. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 With whiskey casks, that holding period can span several years, which makes the structure around it as important as the asset itself. — William Jones, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Currently, most of it is stored in temporary cooling pools and dry casks worldwide. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cask

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Meanwhile, oil supply is also expected to increase after oil cartel OPEC+ agreed to add 188,000 barrels a day to their output target for August.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Iraq wants permission to produce a record 5 million barrels a day coming out of the war, with a long-term aim of getting production up to 7 million barrels a day, Bloomberg reported.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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Citrus Shandy is also available at Victory’s Kennett Square location and only one keg is available at Victory’s Downington location, as a special treat.

— Don Tse, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
In addition to Groom’s original downtown Eureka brewery and cafe, Lost Coast Brewery now includes a 75,000-square-foot facility that can fill 1,400 kegs per day.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

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Anxiety rises in Moscow Russian media have reported that people are waiting up to 18 hours in lines at the pump, with internet memes popping up, one showing people setting up tables with drinks and shisha pipes next to their stationary cars.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Nothing ruins a good karaoke night like that one friend who wants to show off their Mariah Carey–level pipes.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 6 July 2026

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