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Recent Examples of spar
Originally a luxury item in Cuba, according to Andy Huse, the author of a book on the Cuban sandwich, this Florida favorite is cause for constant debate in Miami and Tampa, where purists spar over its fundamental ingredients as well as its origin.
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Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Staying true to the LP’s title, the Grammy winner’s pregnancy hasn’t been without its fair share of drama, with Cardi continuing to publicly spar with estranged husband Offset and accusing him of holding up their divorce proceedings in recent months.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
Right-wing podcasters, writers and pundits are flocking to Democratic deep-blue cities to document the scene for their massive audiences but also, in some cases such as Portland, to spar with left-wing demonstrators.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
While some programs are guaranteed continued funding, such as Social Security, others face greater uncertainty as Congress and the White House continue to spar over a budget.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
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Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Staying true to the LP’s title, the Grammy winner’s pregnancy hasn’t been without its fair share of drama, with Cardi continuing to publicly spar with estranged husband Offset and accusing him of holding up their divorce proceedings in recent months.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
Right-wing podcasters, writers and pundits are flocking to Democratic deep-blue cities to document the scene for their massive audiences but also, in some cases such as Portland, to spar with left-wing demonstrators.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
While some programs are guaranteed continued funding, such as Social Security, others face greater uncertainty as Congress and the White House continue to spar over a budget.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spar
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In addition, the White House is lobbying for legislation that would box institutional investors out of the housing market.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The work of an amateur photographer whose life’s passion was boxed up after his death is getting new exposure thanks to an Elgin couple who inherited his more than 20,000 Kodachrome slides.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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One man repeatedly punches a man lying on the ground while another man appears to hold his feet.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Chicago police are searching for a man who allegedly punched another man in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on Monday evening.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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This fuels an insatiable anger and bloodlust in Baldur, who favors a brawling fighting style that blends his immense power with the raw impact of his fists.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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Workers in stores next to the 7-Eleven said arguments and fights were common at and around the convenience store — particularly among a few local homeless men who brawl over who gets to open the door for customers.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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In seeing their six-game winning streak halted just before hitting the friendly skies for a four-game road trip that tips off in Phoenix on Sunday, the Hornets (32-32) were victimized by Miami in the fourth quarter.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Byron Buxton was hit by a pitch in the fifth to push the Americans’ lead to 4-1.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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That, paired with a mechanical issue that zapped his pull-side power and created more pop-ups, were a nasty combo for a first baseman expected to slug.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Texas, which has slugged 18 homers in its first 12 games, launched 10 longballs against the Spartans.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Spar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spar. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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