ardent spirits

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Yet the nation's most famous glutton spurned ardent spirits for orange juice and lemon pop.

From Time Magazine Archive

Let us next attend to the chronic effects of ardent spirits upon the body and mind.

From Select Temperance Tracts by American Tract Society

I searched every suspicious place thoroughly, aided by the citizens, but found no ardent spirits or wine in the colony.

From A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information by Gray, William Henry

Even the ardent spirits beneath the gallery had ceased to applaud; they sat back in the shadow, all their enthusiasm quenched.

From The Turnstile by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

I, John E. Long, secretary of Oregon, do hereby certify that the foregoing act on ardent spirits is truly and correctly revised by me.

From A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information by Gray, William Henry