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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

About 93% of all Canadian liquor exports in 2025 were sold to the US.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

You also have to demonstrate there aren’t enough bars or liquor stores nearby to serve the local population.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Qin Gang, China’s former foreign minister, once told Wilder that Xi “loved to drink,” and that the two had grown close on long flights over moutai, the fiery grain liquor prized by China’s elite.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Reaching out one hand, Kvothe dipped a finger into the liquor that spattered the bar.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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

Consider these showstopping splurges and memorable —but more budget-conscious choices — as gifts this holiday season, especially for the entertainers who have everything and the traveler who enjoys trying liquors from around the world.

From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2024

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

The washing rocks at the river were empty, and the watermelon patches, if any, were left alone to heat their hidden liquors in the sun.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury




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