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as in fling
a time or instance of carefree fun
went on a spending spree
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as in binge
a bout of prolonged or excessive drinking
after a lifetime of self-destructive sprees, the poet Dylan Thomas died at last of an alcoholic overdose
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Amazon plans an AI spending spree — joining Google, Meta, and Microsoft
The Super Bowl and live events are worth more money than ever
Google's AI principles are changing.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2025
The buying spree comes even after President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China over the weekend, raising concern over the possibility of a trade war between the U.S. and key trade partners.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
Against the Kings, however, Orlando went on a scoring spree thanks to the long-range sharpshooting of Wagner, who buried 4 triples in the third frame alone.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
But as Manchester City found with their hasty spending spree, the mid-season market offers the unsavoury choice of panic-buying at premium prices or engaging with other clubs seeking to offload their problems, generally on loan.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2025
The buying spree comes even after President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China over the weekend, raising concern over the possibility of a trade war between the U.S. and key trade partners.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
Against the Kings, however, Orlando went on a scoring spree thanks to the long-range sharpshooting of Wagner, who buried 4 triples in the third frame alone.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
But as Manchester City found with their hasty spending spree, the mid-season market offers the unsavoury choice of panic-buying at premium prices or engaging with other clubs seeking to offload their problems, generally on loan.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
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The action kicks off on February 14 with a macabre Valentines Day offering in The Dead Thing, which follows a woman who unearths a deadly secret during a romantic fling, and extends throughout the month.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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After a brief fling with comedian Pete Davidson, Dynevor is now engaged to actor Cameron Fuller.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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For example, all of the upstart streamers launched over the last five or so years opted not to adopt Netflix’s binge release strategy for most of their new releases, thus preserving the linear tradition of doling out episodes of a show on a weekly basis.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2025
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That’s when Rupert went on a seven-point scoring binge in the next 25 seconds, pulling Portland within 90-89.—
Jason Quick,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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On a lark, Murphy suggested an alternative: start a pro-basketball league.—
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airmail.news,
31 Aug. 2024
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Zoologists proposed splitting two species of sub-Saharan larks into seven, and three subspecies of soft-furred southeast Asian hedgehogs were elevated to the rank of species.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Mar. 2024
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Similar lawsuits have been filed against authorities who’ve mistaken stroke victims for drunks.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Is Karen really a drunk, or is this a persistent rumor?—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
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Broadus acknowledged feeling a bit nervous about how the players approached Saturday’s game against a Coppin State opponent that had only one victory in the conference but was redeemed by Morgan State’s 80-64 romp.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Jan. 2025
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Lynn fired back at a wild remark made by ESPN NFL analyst Dominique Foxworth earlier in the season following Hurts’ four total touchdowns in a 55-23 romp over the Washington Commanders.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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And, to be real, Friday only works because Chris Tucker is on a bender.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
22 Jan. 2025
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Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni and Richard E. Grant headline the A24 genre bender.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2025
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In his rural idyll, McKinniss might be moving into a more contemplative mood than that of his 20s and 30s.—
Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
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No Castle Island idyll is complete without a stop for sweet and salty sustenance at Sullivan’s, a beloved Southie landmark serving burgers, hot dogs, lobster rolls and ice cream since 1951.—
Jenna Russell,
New York Times,
4 July 2024
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This storm will be among the weakest of the three, which some may consider a bust.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2025
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Almost any dress that’s well-fitted around the bust and waist and that accentuates their silhouette will look good on them..—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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