shopping spree
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Critics of the all-stock acquisition called it a hype-fueled shopping spree, devoid of market fundamentals.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
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
Americans are looking forward to bigger tax refunds this year — but many won’t be treating themselves to a shopping spree.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026
Novo Nordisk has been on a shopping spree in recent months as part of a major shake-up at the company that began with the appointment of a new chief executive earlier this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
A few employees crept around, watching their shopping spree.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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