total abstainer
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
Few sportsmen will credit this sentimental tale in which the "love and patience" of two boys turn a born biscuit eater into a total abstainer and top-notch bird dog.
From Time Magazine Archive
He was a total abstainer and a nonsmoker, had no recreations except a daily hour in the gymnasium, and had taken a vow of celibacy .
From Time Magazine Archive
"I am a total abstainer and a fanatical Dry myself," said Dr. Empringham.
From Time Magazine Archive
For the greater part of his literary life he seems to have been almost a total abstainer, indulging only in the very strongest of tea.
From Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860 by Saintsbury, George
