total abstainer
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Sam Snead, whose fluent style has lasted longer than any other man’s in the history of the game, was reduced to putting between his legs, croquet fashion—and he was a total abstainer for years.
From Golf Digest • Mar. 31, 2020
Several months ago white-haired George Lansbury, total abstainer, First Commissioner of Public Works, suddenly decided that it was only right and proper for women M. P.'s to have the privilege of bathing in Parliament also.
From Time Magazine Archive
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I am, as everyone knows, a vegetarian, and a total abstainer from tobacco, alcohol and soap.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Every one of the thousands of Salvationists," said General Kitching, "is a total abstainer.
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As he was almost a total abstainer and frequently did not touch stimulants for days together, he had no use for the wine, but he accepted the gifts in order to please the givers.
From General Gordon A Christian Hero by Churchill, Seton