as in white lightnings
illegally produced liquor
one sip of the hillbilly's potent mountain dew left inexperienced drinkers gasping
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Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026 -
Beyond methanol, the researchers successfully extracted hydrogen from diverse sources, including other alcohols and raw biomass materials like glucose and cellulose.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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His strengths as a rhythm passer and his ability to operate on bootlegs align cleanly with that system.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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While bootlegs have been out there for decades, the Petty estate is finally making the concert officially available, with audio restoration done by Ryan Ulyate.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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For entertaining, consider this set with a sofa, two chairs, and a coffee table large enough for serving small dishes and drinks.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Pair it with palazzo jeans for a ’70s vibe that is perfect when the plans call for dinner and drinks.—
Ángela Belda,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Mountain dews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20dews. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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