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shopping spree

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[shahp-ing spree] / ˈʃɑp ɪŋ ˈspri /

noun

shopping sprees plural
  1. a usually short period of time in which a person makes many purchases, often from a variety of retailers.


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But before embarking on a mad shopping spree to build up your points base, there are a few pitfalls to avoid.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

After the Covid pandemic hit, REV went on a shopping spree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Senior housing looked like a can’t-miss bet when Blackstone went on its shopping spree in 2017.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Ahern said the shopping spree is causing deep concern among locals that the new builds won’t match the charm and quirks of Altadena, where century-old Craftsmans mingle with Colonial Revivals and English Tudors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025

An hour later, after a minor shopping spree, Maniac had clothes of his own.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

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