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Recent Examples of teetotal
In short, the proportions of vervets who are teetotal, regular, and heavy drinkers are quite similar to those seen in humans.
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Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
If the influencers believe that a teetotal life will bring them happiness, more power to them.
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Ronnie Koenig,
SELF,
10 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
If the influencers believe that a teetotal life will bring them happiness, more power to them.
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Ronnie Koenig,
SELF,
10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teetotal
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Lunchtimes are more abstemious with avocado and tuna packed poke bowls and watermelon salad at the W lounge.
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His first term now looks practically abstemious.
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During Thursday's World Cup match at New York-New Jersey Stadium between Ecuador and Germany, the total tournament record was surpassed at 3,587,539 fans, FIFA said.
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According to the International Energy Agency, total ownership of air conditioning units in Europe stands at around 20%.
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Combine gin, lime juice, syrup, Aperol and dry Curaçao in a shaker filled with ice.
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Although oil companies still needed to use up a significant portion of their inventories during the supply shock, the demand destruction kept crude stockpiles from running dry.
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Others shared in the catharsis, too — some resorting to jokes about the hectic postgame interviews Anthony Edwards and Ball furnished, some resorting to utter confusion.
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The scene around me was one of utter bedlam, with stadium officials even joining in the celebrations.
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One of the sacrifices Dolan mentioned in his speech was staying abstinent.
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Like Ash Wednesday, Good Friday is a day where Catholics are obliged to fast and stay abstinent throughout the day until midnight.
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The rapid creation of large equivalency libraries may appear to be an unqualified benefit, but accumulation introduces its own burdens.
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There have been three heads of state since October of last year, each uniquely unqualified to lead a nation.
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Best Time to Visit Since San Luis Obispo is located near California's coast, the climate stays temperate all year round.
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With warm temperatures in the summer that remain temperate through the winter, there’s never a bad time to visit Biloxi.
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This is them on their absolute best behavior.
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Sučić scored in the 31st minute for Croatia on an absolute rocket from outside the box for his second career international goal.
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“Teetotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teetotal. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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