as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
she blamed John Barleycorn for the breakdown of their marriage
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Recent Examples of John Barleycorn
Santa Claus had triumphed over John Barleycorn.
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Gary Kamiya, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Dec. 2021
Gary Kamiya, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Dec. 2021
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Three people with knowledge of Hegseth’s time at CVA told The New Yorker he was forced to step down from his role there in part because of his abuse of alcohol on the job.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Holiday gatherings with family and friends often feature alcohol as a staple of the festivities.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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Black liquor is a by-product of the paper production process, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Forbes Valuation Jay-Z became hip-hop's first billionaire in 2019 and, since then, has doubled his fortune thanks to his lucrative liquor businesses.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here, guests can sip on a drink beside a life-sized ice and snow astronaut, or make a quick exit via a slide carved from ice and snow.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Its double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 12.Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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Alas, old-school controversies about booze and women sound downright quaint after the chain of scandals in this year’s confirmation battles.Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Everything's hot and muggy, and there's voodoo and magic and booze and music permeating the air.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Spirits enthusiasts can look forward to exclusive pours from Last Drop, a top shelf portfolio of whiskies, rums, and brandies brought to you by the same folks responsible for Pappy Van Winkle and the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Brown-Forman recently posted a better-than-expected report after missing estimates over several consecutive quarters, with pockets of strength in some of its bourbon and rum brands.Julie Coleman, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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“John Barleycorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/John%20Barleycorn. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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