alcohol

Example Sentences

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He neither drinks alcohol nor drives a car and his hobby of choice is raising parrots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

He said it was the responsibility of politicians to protect children and argued that the issue should be treated no different to alcohol or tobacco: "There must be clear rules in the digital world too."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Together, these findings suggest that birds and other animals, including human ancestors, may have evolved a tolerance for and sometimes even a preference for alcohol.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

Energy drinks have gained a foothold among younger consumers, who are drinking less alcohol than older generations and giving priority to fitness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

A traditionalist, he refrained from meat, alcohol, and sweets, in order to purify his soul and receive divine inspiration.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides