draught
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"The ships have to sail with lighter loads than usual to have less draught," said Alexandre Charpentier, transport specialist at the consulting firm Roland Berger, referring to how deep a vessel sits in the water.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Following the increase, due to take effect in April, it said the impact per draught pint for customers would be approximately £0.04.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
A government spokesperson said pubs were "vital to local communities," adding that ministers were lowering business rates, cutting alcohol duty on draught pints, capping Corporation Tax and reforming licensing rules.
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025
It said it plans to cut the cost of licensing, extend business rates relief and cut alcohol duty on draught pints.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2025
The Company spent that night in the great cavernous hall, huddled close together in a corner to escape the draught: there seemed to be a steady inflow of chill air through the eastern archway.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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