libation
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A cuneiform text attributed to King Tukultī-Ninurta II refers to a libation vessel that had originally been created by Tukultī-Ninurta I and was later restored by Aššur-uballit.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
A few soft drinks are the only libation.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2024
Popular since the 1840s, root beer, which, like so many of America’s sodas, straddled the line between patent medicine and soothing nonalcoholic libation, was enjoyed as a hot beverage or as a carbonated soda.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
While attending an event while sober used to be potential pressure or trigger for some, it's become incredibly simple to merely order a nonalcoholic beer or enjoy a spirit-free libation at many bars or restaurants.
From Salon ● Dec. 31, 2022
Then, as they had no wine, they made libation with clear spring water, broiling the entrails first; and when the bones were burnt and tripes shared, they spitted the carved meat.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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Kierstead pointed to pre-theater and lobby libations as a potential culprit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
I begrudge no one their holiday libations or liquor-drenched desserts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
The drink menu includes Indian wine and beer alongside plenty of Northwest-made libations.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 16, 2023
Some new research from a well known academic journal reveals that one typical ingredient in those libations could be on the way out.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 3, 2023
“No, you’re not,” Philbert says quietly, staring at the libations in front of me.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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