Recent Examples on the WebTests confirmed that the lollies tested contained potentially lethal levels of methamphetamine.—Anna Gordon, TIME, 14 Aug. 2024 Kids can help themselves to lollies and ice creams from a large chest freezer under the shade of a green parasol.—Jenny Southan, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2024 This was at a time when there wasn't much that the Spice Girls weren't advertising, after Walkers crisps, Chupa Chups lollies, Pepsi.—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2023 Like a good friend, three weeks later, Mr. Quintero showed up for Mr. Walters at his birthday/Australia Day open house in January where about 80 guests snacked on Vegemite, Tim Tams and assorted Aussie lollies at Mr. Walter’s Chelsea apartment decked out with Australian flags.—Rosalie R. Radomsky, New York Times, 5 May 2023 Even better, Ring Pops are a smart, toy-like alternative to stick lollies for hands-free holding.—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2023 This gourmet chocolate shop makes everything from message heart chocolate lollies to heart truffles.—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 4 Feb. 2020 Boxes of lollies will also be on sale (20 percent off) in See’s shops and online in honor of the holiday.—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 19 July 2019 While Penelope opted for a rainbow dress covered in lollies and sweets, North's dress featured a plethora of candy prints, including gummy bears, jelly beans, and chocolate candies.—Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 June 2019
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