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alcohol

[al-kuh-hawl, -hol] / ˈæl kəˌhɔl, -ˌhɒl /


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He doesn’t partake in alcohol, coffee, or cigarettes, so it’s not like he has something else to provide a pick-me-up.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The Distilled Spirits Council said Canada’s alcohol ban led to a 63% drop in U.S. alcohol exports last year to Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs contributed to the crash, the CHP said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Fermentation is a biological process whereby organisms convert carbohydrates like starch or sugar into substances like alcohol, without using oxygen.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He pulled out the thorn and swabbed Matt’s foot with rubbing alcohol.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer




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