Example Sentences
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For now, champagne corks ought to be popping in Islamabad.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Hollywood stars embraced and champagne corks popped at this year's Oscars nominee lunch, the glamorous pre-show gathering that was canceled amid last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
“We didn’t do it all at the same time until like the third try,” Caruso said of popping the corks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2025
While investors may have been popping champagne corks, Mr Xi has deeper issues to tackle.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2024
Bulging photo albums, corks of wines we’d drunk at restaurants in overcoat pockets.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
