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Recent Examples of spar
Train cars are an arena to verbally spar with hard-nosed reporters who are thoroughly won over by the mouths of these boys.
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Offered as part of a downloadable content package available Dec. 12, the former YouTuber and Hollywood Reporter cover star, 27, will be available to spar in a virtual ring in three different outfits.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Altman has also sparred with Musk, a vocal supporter of Trump who spent at least $200 million to back the former president’s 2024 campaign and is looking at ways to slash government spending, over AI safety concerns.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Before the more serious charge was dismissed, prosecution and defense attorneys had sparred over whether jurors should be forced to continue deliberating.
—Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Offered as part of a downloadable content package available Dec. 12, the former YouTuber and Hollywood Reporter cover star, 27, will be available to spar in a virtual ring in three different outfits.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Altman has also sparred with Musk, a vocal supporter of Trump who spent at least $200 million to back the former president’s 2024 campaign and is looking at ways to slash government spending, over AI safety concerns.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Before the more serious charge was dismissed, prosecution and defense attorneys had sparred over whether jurors should be forced to continue deliberating.
—Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spar
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The left-back is forced to go backwards and exchange passes with Gray, but they are boxed towards the touchline by Sterling and Partey, with Havertz still on the goalkeeper and Timber marking Bergvall.Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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These defensive assignments are often offered as a direct reason why Williams isn’t as visible on the glass, forcing him to commit to boxing out his assignment rather than pursuing rebounds.Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Anker Soundcore Motion 300, now 30% off, is a budget-friendly speaker that punches way above its size with booming sound and waterproof durability.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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But there are plenty of non-moderates who punched significantly above their weight too, such as Reps. Grace Meng, Rob Menendez, Chuy García, Juan Vargas and Sylvia Garcia.Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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After the match, Rhodes and Owens brawled on a production crate, leading to Rhodes spearing Owens through a table.Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Several hours after members of Michigan and Ohio State's football team brawled over a flag-plant at midfield, a similar incident occurred in North Carolina.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Powerball jackpot has not been hit since Dec. 7, when a New York player won the $256 million grand prize, lottery officials said.Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
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The tartness of cranberry, kissed with vanilla rum, is as enchanting as Elphaba's voice hitting that high note.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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After all, Soto slugged a career-high 41 home runs in 2024 with Aaron Judge typically stepping up to the plate immediately after him.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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But there is a sizable risk in Kepler serving as the lone offensive acquisition this winter, especially for an outfield that could not slug.Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Spar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spar. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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