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libation

[lahy-bay-shuhn] / laɪˈbeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
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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

China’s first allotment of J-Harden Wines, the libation launched by NBA star guard James Harden, sold out in a matter of seconds in a livestream on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 17, 2023

As noted, this libation landed a gold medal at the inaugural High Spirits Awards, as did another flavor in the Fable stable; a blend of hibiscus, ginger and mint called Night Flight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2023

The festival is held in beautiful Esther Short Park and you can sip your libation of choice while listening to live music from the likes of Quiet Riot and Great White.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 14, 2023

I’m now only missing a potted plant for the libation.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

Kierstead pointed to pre-theater and lobby libations as a potential culprit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

Chen suspects shoppers eventually will tire of purpose-driven drinks in favor of simpler libations.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2024

I begrudge no one their holiday libations or liquor-drenched desserts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2023

Restaurants that serve brunch are often chockfull of carousing patrons, happily sipping on the customary brunch libations while the line cooks are falling apart due to drudgery.

From Salon ● Mar. 30, 2023

With my drawn blade I spaded up the votive pit, and poured libations round it to the unnumbered dead: sweet milk and honey, then sweet wine, and last clear water; and I scattered barley down.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer


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