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spar

verb

Definition of spar

as in to box

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Recent Examples of spar President Theodore Roosevelt had been a boxer at Harvard and would occasionally spar at the White House. — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 On Thursday, supporters of both Anthony and Metcalf sparring in a shouting match outside the courthouse, holding signs, yelling profanities and antagonizing each other. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2026 Commissioners also sparred with residents during public comment over other complaints about the plan, especially the use of artificial turf. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026 After years of friendly sparring with the quantum computing community, Chan does not expect the new result to change many minds. — Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for spar

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Instead of scoring points, Richard was more focused on making the right defensive rotation, making passes and boxing out.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
On Tuesday morning, a dozen volunteers joined Montano on the street outside of her restaurant, packing and boxing an influx of supplies — from sanitary supplies to nonperishable foods — dropped off by passing vehicles.

— Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of box

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After the match, Nightingale and Thekla brawled in the ring while Divine Dominion attacked Hart and Skye Blue.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
English soccer fans have earned a reputation for violent hooliganism, hurling plastic chairs and brawling their way across the piazzas and boulevards of Europe.

— Alexander Smith, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Definition of brawl

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Beyond Hicks’ contributions, Heriberto Hernandez and Owen Caissie hit home runs, while Lopez and Edwards each tallied a hit, while Jakob Marsee ended the game with a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning.

— Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
He was evaluated by the medical staff, hit in the cage and decided to play.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Definition of hit

Verb

And in Thursday’s win over the Pirates, Jarvis slugged his first career home run, a two-run shot off Cam Sanders that cushioned the Braves’ lead.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 9 July 2026
The Athletics displayed life in the bottom of the third as Alika Williams doubled and Kurtz slugged a mammoth 457-foot, two-run homer to center, his 20th of the season.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026

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