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rum

[ruhm] / rʌm /


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After that, they are often resold to distillers in Scotland or Ireland, where they can find a second act storing scotch, rum or other spirits, over a lifespan of some 80 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

On Thursday, Seedat told the inquiry he was not aware "red rum" was a reference to murder.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Afterward, thousands of giddy fans thronged the malecón, Havana’s seaside promenade, laughing and drinking rum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

The Browns had a hand in everything from ironmaking and rum distilling to whaling and the slave trade.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

“So you’ll be the red currant rum, Minister.”

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling




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