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spree (s) (noun), sprees (pl)
1. A period of being excessively involved in some activity: Mark's wife went on a shopping spree when the clothing store had some bargain prices.

The two criminals went on a robbing spree of two banks before they were apprehended by the police.

If anyone spends a certain amount of time doing something in an unrestrained way, then it is proper to say that he or she is on a spree.
2. Etymology: of unknown origin.

An overindulgence in some activity.
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