as in alcohol
illegally produced liquor
one sip of the hillbilly's potent mountain dew left inexperienced drinkers gasping
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In recent years, the Harry Potter alum has been open about his history of drug and alcohol abuse.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025 -
Behind her was a group of patients who had bused there from a rehab center for drug and alcohol addiction.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Above the patch is another white lightning bolt.—
Omari Sankofa II,
Detroit Free Press,
1 Nov. 2021
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One, the stereotype is as dated as Moon Pies and white lightning.—
Paul Daugherty,
Cincinnati.com,
11 June 2020
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And this month, countries have been threatening to stop selling American alcohol if certain tariffs go into effect: Ontario, which imports some $1 billion of American booze every year, said so just a couple weeks ago.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as booze.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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There was no licensed Super Bowl stuff from the ’70s but there is a bunch of parking lot bootlegs which are really cool.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2025
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At other New Orleans events where Steve has previously sold bootleg merchandise — French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest — he’s moved about freely and generally without hassle from authorities.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Mountain dew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20dew. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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