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)
At the risk of shaking him in general standing it should be called to your notice that Richard preceded breakfast with no strong waters.
From The President A novel by Lewis, Alfred Henry
It was a translation from the Dutch, and described "A method of engraving with strong waters on steel or iron."
From Engraving for Illustration Historical and Practical Notes by Kirkbride, Joseph
