strong waters
Example Sentences
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Helms alone does not drink strong waters of any kind.
From Time Magazine Archive
Perhaps only through such filters as Alexander platz will Joyce's strong waters be made potable to the public.
From Time Magazine Archive
At the risk of shaking him in general standing it should be called to your notice that Richard preceded breakfast with no strong waters.
From The President A novel by Lewis, Alfred Henry
Not content with their own manufactured liquors, the thirsty colonists imported strong waters, gin and aniseseed cordial from Holland, and wine from Spain, Portugal, and the Canaries.
From Customs and Fashions in Old New England by Earle, Alice Morse
Running tackle is decidedly preferable for such deep, strong waters as those between Coldham Hall and Reedham.
From The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk by Davies, G. Christopher
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
