shopping spree
Americannoun
plural
shopping spreesExample Sentences
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That approach ruffled feathers across the sport, as detractors argued that the offseason shopping spree was against the spirit of college sports—a bridge too far even in the wild west of today’s NCAA.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
After an online shopping spree, most consumers expect only one thing when a package arrives: the item they ordered.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025
What started as a one-day shopping spree in 2009 has evolved into a monthlong promotion from mid-October to mid-November, and relentless discount campaigns have diluted consumers’ interest in once-popular events.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025
This doesn't mean someone on a shopping spree is "bad with money."
From Salon • Feb. 1, 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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