ardent spirits

Example Sentences

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

From Time Magazine Archive

We told him that we seldom drank ardent spirits; and I added, that as for myself, I seldom tasted even wine, but, like himself, was content with the use of water. 

From The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] by Borrow, George Henry

It was originated by a few generous and ardent spirits, who were disgusted with the oppressive and antagonistic conditions of ordinary labor and commerce.

From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey

The promises of commercial, religious, and political tolerance had produced little effect on the more ardent spirits.

From The South American Republics Part I of II by Dawson, Thomas C.

The excise law on ardent spirits distilled within the United States, had, from the time of its enactment by Congress in 1791, met with opposition from the inhabitants of the Western counties of Pennsylvania.

From The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools by Irving, Washington