ardent spirits
Example Sentences
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Yet the nation's most famous glutton spurned ardent spirits for orange juice and lemon pop.
From Time Magazine Archive
Let us next attend to the chronic effects of ardent spirits upon the body and mind.
From Select Temperance Tracts by American Tract Society
He lived no longer among ardent spirits who would brave everything and do anything for human perfectibility.
From Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle by Brailsford, Henry Noel
It was originated by a few generous and ardent spirits, who were disgusted with the oppressive and antagonistic conditions of ordinary labor and commerce.
From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey
It is proof that we have not been in the habit of indulging in the use of ardent spirits, and that pride we should ever strive to maintain.”
From The Giraffe Hunters by Reid, Mayne
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
