as in white lightnings
illegally produced liquor
one sip of the hillbilly's potent mountain dew left inexperienced drinkers gasping
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Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.—
Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
29 May 2026 -
This broke the solid waste into soluble monomers and alcohols that later served as hydrogen donors in the reaction.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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The album’s official versions smooth out some of the buzzy sibilance of the bootlegs, but Hold Onto Me Infinity accommodates lots of tasteful clangs and wubs.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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His strengths as a rhythm passer and his ability to operate on bootlegs align cleanly with that system.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ahead, nutrition experts discuss the best fruits to eat for protein, offering suggestions for adding these sweet sensations to drinks and dishes.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Seeing the tourist sights in Boston Visitors have spent their time enjoying the city's atmosphere, hot weather, drinks and local food, while also taking in some of Boston's most famous attractions.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Mountain dews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20dews. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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