strong waters
Example Sentences
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Perhaps only through such filters as Alexander platz will Joyce's strong waters be made potable to the public.
From Time Magazine Archive
Helms alone does not drink strong waters of any kind.
From Time Magazine Archive
He refreshes us, not with the divine fountain, but too often with vulgar strong waters, stimulating indeed to the taste, but soon ending in dislike, or even nausea.
From Essays Æsthetical by Calvert, George H. (George Henry)
The Dutchman provisioned him there with a bottle of strong waters and a bag of biscuits, and—what's more—called down to him so long as was prudent and kept him informed how the chase was going.
From The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
Wholesome advice against the abuse of hot liquors, particularly coffee, tea, chocolate, brandy and strong waters.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
