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Recent Examples of spar
On Thursday, Bessent will get another opportunity to spar with lawmakers.
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Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Some might spar, some might soothe.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Jordan and the Bulls would frequently spar with the Lakers during their heyday, including the 1991 NBA Finals and frequently in regular season action.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
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.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
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Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Some might spar, some might soothe.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Jordan and the Bulls would frequently spar with the Lakers during their heyday, including the 1991 NBA Finals and frequently in regular season action.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
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.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spar
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Rebounding has also been a consistent problem for UConn, and the Huskies’ assistant coaches spent time in nearly every huddle during the Final Four matchup begging the team to commit to boxing out and fighting for boards.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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That means each project begins with every nut, bolt, washer, and grommet being stripped off, labelled, photographed, bagged, and boxed.—
Simon de Burton,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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The pair were arguing when the passenger punched the victim in the face, splitting his lip, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Before the game, Sabres fans were in the parking lot taking turns punching a dummy with Hagel’s face taped on it.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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On April 3, after UCLA defeated University of Texas in the Final Four, Close apologized to the fans in an ESPN interview about how the two teams brawled over each point.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2026
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Massive crowds were packed shoulder-to-shoulder, dancing wildly, brawling and turning the shoreline into a scene of disorder right before multiple gunshots sent thousands sprinting in panic.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 is expected to hit theaters on May 1.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Edwards hit a 3-pointer a few seconds later to push the lead to 135-128 and send the home fans streaming toward the exits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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His career essentially bestrides the slow-to-grow Before Times and the apparent soccer paradise of today, which was fortified by remarkable facilities, boosted by an ideal central location and forged by an eagerly welcoming host city that slugged above its weight to make this happen.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The audience went wild and my friend slugged me in the arm.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Spar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spar. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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