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liquor

[lik-er, lik-wawr] / ˈlɪk ər, ˈlɪk wɔr /


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Arguably the biggest change is to Area Planning Commissions, a group of seven volunteer-led boards that hear cases from homeowners, developers and businesses and make rulings on liquor licenses, hillside developments and more.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Most Canadian provinces have also stopped selling US liquor.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

“Everyone please give them a hand,” the MC said, as Japanese liquor was passed around.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Even as a teenager, he bought up foreclosed properties, borrowing $50 from the pharmacist, then the liquor store owner, until he had enough to purchase a $500 lot.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

I ran into the avenue where in the light of a flaming liquor store I saw three old women scurrying toward me with raised skirts loaded with canned goods.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

The company on Tuesday kicked off a promotional campaign for Sarti Rosa, a relatively recent entry to its portfolio of liquors designed to be turned into spritzes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Pepper-infused liquors have become hot ingredients in everything from martinis to mules.

From Science Magazine ● Mar. 29, 2024

Of course, different bitters pair well with different liquors and flavors.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2023

Another of her reviews, based on blind tastings by several Times staff members, favored private-label liquors over popular brand names of scotch, bourbon, rye, vodka and gin.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2023

Cal led his brother across the street to Berges and Garrisiere, who imported fine wines and liquors.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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