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Noun
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Go in a smallish group, belly up to the bar to put your name in, then order a strong drink if there's a wait.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Dec. 2024 -
With strong drinks poured and a lively DJ, we were transported to an afternoon at a snowy version of a Mykonos club.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, Sullivan stresses that not serving alcohol serves as a factor in its longevity.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Trump on Thursday threatened a massive tariff — 200% — on wine, champagne and other European alcohol.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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That’s because this ubiquitous brand is the most popular and best-selling Irish whiskey in the world, a staple of liquor stores and bars, both dive and high-end, that nearly everyone who has ever tried whiskey before has tasted.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2025
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In the Canadian province of Ontario, Premier Doug Ford ordered government-run liquor stores to take American alcohol products off their shelves.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada offended leaders there to the point that Ontario fired back by yanking American booze from store shelves.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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Does Alex land in America on the same day that Spencer takes off from Galveston with a truckload of booze for the Italian mafia?—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
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Slam Dunk At Pier 5 at Bayside Marketplace in Miami, this is a winning mix of Don Q Cristal rum, Triple Sec, fresh lime, orange juice, and mint, topped with a bubbly splash of Starry.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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For an authentic Martinican experience, order a plate of accras—crispy, tender codfish fritters — and a Ti-Punch cocktail made with the island’s famous rhum agricole, a unique, AOC rum produced from local sugar cane.—
Martinique Tourism Authority,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Common sense tips are to avoid caffeine and chocolate because both can be stimulants and also worsen hot flashes.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The feat might have been like cramming in a master’s degree in a single semester without the help of a stimulant.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Feb. 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.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
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He was arrested on charges of second-degree manslaughter, felony hit and run, driving under the influence of intoxicants, and reckless driving, deputies said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of where they are seated, fliers can also try some of the new tipples on board.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
10 Mar. 2025
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In fact, everyone from Lady Gaga to Edith Piaf, Charlie Chaplin to Cary Grant have enjoyed a tipple or two.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Dutch courage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Dutch%20courage. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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