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liquor

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


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As exports plummet owing to a ban on U.S. wine and liquor, California lawmakers ask Quebec’s premier to sidestep the president, lift the prohibition and promote free trade.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

Not so long ago, it was tough to find Jeppson’s Malört in bars or liquor stores outside of Chicago and its suburbs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

For instance, Kim’s father, Kim Jong Il, gifted top-shelf liquor and luxury watches to keep the ruling elite in line.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Velazco’s claim is impossible to verify, though he believes he is single-handedly reviving the practice of making palm liquor out of tuba in Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

When the jar hit him and shattered, his fluttering shroud soaked up the liquor, and the dervish was taken, like the enemies of Shadrach, with a sudden burst.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

Old books, some obscure, exotic liquors, and bar menus from around the globe line a few shelves on the walls.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2025

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

From Science Magazine Mar. 29, 2024

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

Tequila, the king of Mexican liquors, is taking off in Europe.

From Reuters Feb. 24, 2023

Do the animal liquors in the nerves not suffer agitation?

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson




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