The Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has been criticised by some media watchers for inviting pop stars, comedians and soap stars to Downing Street for evening drinks parties.

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There's a fire pit in the backyard for evening cigars and drinks.

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The court heard Mr Keene had spent the day playing boules with work colleagues in Bath and had then met friends in the evening for food and drinks.

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Many reassemble for drinks at Mr Norquist's house in the evening.

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In the open-air cafes on a warm summer's evening, Bulgarians are sipping their own cooling drinks and refreshing cocktails.

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One evening, I met up with some San Francisco colleagues and had drinks at the bar while a jazz band of six veteran musicians made harmony together once again.

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An expanded roster of drinks is perhaps the most critical step toward expanding its high-profit hours into the evening.

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