Word: spree
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...memory of Babe Ruth's great 1927 hitting spree of 60 home runs has haunted every major league season since then...
...discovery of a new religion: Naturism. "At this time of year," said the article, "in places where there are cool breezes, mountain vistas, forest glades, sylvan lakes (how easily the phrases come to mind!) or even inviting fairways, the adherents of Naturism begin to go on a spiritual spree...
...restrict the spending spree, Rab Butler slapped restrictions on installment buying of autos, large appliances, etc., warned banks to clamp down on loans, appealed to private businessmen to postpone capital spending that would not boost exports...
...reasons for buying were not always dictated by potential profits. "I went on a house-buying spree one day, bought about eight houses in one day. I don't know why I did it; I didn't like most of them." But she liked the comparatively small, 27-room house in Beverly Hills that she now lives in. Says she: "It's quiet and cool, and 'W.R.' liked this house. It reminded him in a small way of San Simeon...
...education) for twenty-five years has, perhaps, dulled the sense of merriment that allows one to seek out his own amusement. Our elders must be led in pleasure as they lead others in business. So much for the objection to the organizational aspects of the five-day regimented spree...