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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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Cook, turning every few minutes, until the corn is tender and lightly charred on all sides, about 12–15 minutes total.
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Biologists rescued 29 of the birds in the late 1980s, preventing their total extinction.
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In a bowl, combine all dry rub ingredients and season the ribs generously on all sides.
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Flip your cloth to a dry side and buff for that perfect, streak-free shine.
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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 World Cup has been bringing the absolute goods from day one.
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The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).
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“Teetotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teetotal. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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