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share of throat
 n.— «Tea is the world’s favourite beverage and claims the largest share of volume consumed. Sometimes referred to as “share of throat,” this particular measure of consumption provides a useful method of comparing the trends in various beverage categories.» —by Philip R. Ashurst Chemistry and Technology of Soft Drinks and Fruit Juices Mar. 30, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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