variants
or saki
as in wine
a Japanese alcoholic drink that is made from rice
offered a fine sake to their guests
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Recent Examples of sake
For the sake of your wife—who must be constantly disoriented by the ever-moving furniture—these are things to consider.
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Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Nov. 2024
Yu Bai and Louise Wong are among the heroes in helmets putting their lives on the line for the sake of seven million innocent souls, but the city’s ordinary civilian population is almost entirely absent from the unfolding drama.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
First, sake’s acidity is lower than in wine, which makes sake less picky about what to pair with.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Martin, who is 84 years old for God’s sake, got on a plane.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Nov. 2024
Yu Bai and Louise Wong are among the heroes in helmets putting their lives on the line for the sake of seven million innocent souls, but the city’s ordinary civilian population is almost entirely absent from the unfolding drama.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
First, sake’s acidity is lower than in wine, which makes sake less picky about what to pair with.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Martin, who is 84 years old for God’s sake, got on a plane.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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The wine program at Mother Wolf stocks more than 400 labels, focusing on Italy’s Piedmont, Tuscany and Sardinia, with multi-generational family producers and emerging estates and an emphasis on organic and sustainable practices.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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This set of four wine glasses from Walmart is affordable yet still stylish.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Subscribe to our new food newsletter, Stuffed, to get Denver food and drink news sent straight to your inbox.Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
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Also, bronze and silver Fun Pass holders will get a one-day upgrade to gold member food & beverage perks, receiving 50% off food and most drinks that day.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kawakubo dreamed up its asymmetric bottle, resembling a pebble that has to lie flat.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Bungalow Package offers an enclave with a track view and nightly bottle service for up to six guests.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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Each beer comes one of three ways: hladinka, a traditional pour with a thick head; šnyt, which features more than half foam-to-beer ratio; or mlíko, which is mostly foam with a sliver of beer.Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, young, social-media-savvy artists like Gavin Adcock are building both images and loyal followings online by pounding beers and talking smack.Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
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The shooting occurred 9:47 p.m. on Feb. 9, outside a liquor store at East 14th Street near 151st Avenue, court records show.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Yes, bars and liquor stores are open on Election Day, although that wasn't always the case in some states.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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