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Noun
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Looking for strong drinks and a light breeze without the noise of Lower Broadway?—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 July 2025 -
Combined with its ample bar and strong drinks, the Newport Boulevard joint soon attracted locals from the fishing community and out-of-towners alike.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
29 May 2025
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Police said evidence indicated that an 18-year-old Boise woman entered the business and began to steal alcohol when an employee confronted her and told her to leave.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Aug. 2025
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Milton targeted bars and restaurants, stealing alcohol and causing financial hardship for business owners.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Aug. 2025
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Starting in February, bars and liquor stores in Canada removed bourbon and other U.S.-made spirits and wines from their shelves to protest President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and his unwelcome suggestion that our northern neighbors become the 51st U.S. state.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Another must: Make the 30-mile drive out to Poplar Haus, a rustic restaurant, lodge, and craft liquor store off the scenic Gunflint Trail. Where to stay Book now: Agua Norte A five-minute drive from town, Agua Norte‘s two cabins and a loft overlook Lake Superior.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
1 Aug. 2025
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Ozzy does his thing, making the music, playing the music, and staying off drugs and booze; Sharon does hers, managing Ozzy’s career, managing Ozzy, making the business decisions, counting the money, looking after Ozzfest, looking after Ozzy.—
Erik Hedegaard,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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He’s turned to booze and solitude and his work to distract himself from the pain and grief of that loss.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Suppose your palate for rum wants to travel across the islands.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The extensive cocktail list is filled with Miami vices such as rum and mezcal.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
Noun
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While stimulants like Adderall and Concerta affect dopamine, newer antidepressants such as Lexapro or Prozac affect serotonin.—
Ayah Imran,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Essentially, medication for ADHD – like stimulants – were not to blame for poor sleep outcomes, nor were the drugs doing anything to really help.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 July 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.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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So do people who were convicted of driving under the influence of intoxicants.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2025
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Visit the High West Distillery & Saloon, located on nearby Park Avenue, to try an aged whiskey tipple.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
1 Aug. 2025
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Other standouts include the Dragons Treasure, a tequila and mezcal tipple for two that’s brought out in a wooden chest with billowing smoke, and the mushroom arancini, the perfect pre-dinner snack stuffed with morels and chanterelles.—
Christina Liao,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Dutch courage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Dutch%20courage. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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