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Sam Snead, whose fluent style has lasted longer than any other man’s in the history of the game, was reduced to putting between his legs, croquet fashion—and he was a total abstainer for years.

From Golf Digest ● Mar. 31, 2020

He was a total abstainer and a nonsmoker, had no recreations except a daily hour in the gymnasium, and had taken a vow of celibacy .

From Time Magazine Archive

Several months ago white-haired George Lansbury, total abstainer, First Commissioner of Public Works, suddenly decided that it was only right and proper for women M. P.'s to have the privilege of bathing in Parliament also.

From Time Magazine Archive

"I am a total abstainer and a fanatical Dry myself," said Dr. Empringham.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mervyn, though by no means a total abstainer was a temperate man—so it was not that.

From The Heath Hover Mystery by Bertram Mitford


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