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moonshine

[moon-shahyn] / ˈmunˌʃaɪn /


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The rest of the company’s dreams are more moonshine than moon landings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

In math, Ono is known for his work on a range of topics across number theory, from Ramanujan’s congruences to the umbral moonshine conjecture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

As she sings in "American Requiem" against reverberating acoustic guitar and piercing vocals, she is the "grandbaby of a moonshine man" in Gadsden, Alabama.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2024

In other words, what’s on tap here is gonzo cinema moonshine, distilled from the corny legacy of every loopy genius from Buster Keaton and Tex Avery to Mel Brooks and George Miller.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2024

The sun was coming up, but the moonshine was still bright on the water.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin




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