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alcohol

[al-kuh-hawl, -hol] / ˈæl kəˌhɔl, -ˌhɒl /


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Smaller brews are taking on new life now, as many drinkers cut back on their spending and alcohol consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Yermolaiev, a multi-millionaire Monaco resident, has been subject to sanctions from Kyiv since December 2023, which Ukrainian security services reportedly said stemmed from his alcohol business activity in Russian-occupied Crimea.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Officials said that several children outside in a patio area were roasting marshmallows on a device called Flikr Fire, a tabletop fireplace kit that uses rubbing alcohol for fuel and was recalled in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

He says it took two years until he "started to take control" of his situation and make lifestyle changes – improving his diet, cutting out alcohol and adjusting his exercise regime.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Next, she tied a tourniquet on his arm, picked up a needle, swiped his inner elbow with alcohol, and started to draw blood.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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