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Recent Examples of spar
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.
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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
For instance, when the Martins were broke, before Christy gained the attention of legendary boxing promoter Don King, Jim, played on screen in a terrifying performance by Ben Foster, would take her to motel rooms to spar with men who would pay for the opportunity.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
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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
For instance, when the Martins were broke, before Christy gained the attention of legendary boxing promoter Don King, Jim, played on screen in a terrifying performance by Ben Foster, would take her to motel rooms to spar with men who would pay for the opportunity.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spar
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The rich Redfellows get dispatched one by one in scenes that are fun but empty — neither cathartic nor comic, simply boxes to be checked off to great big poundings of thunder and harpsichords.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Unlike in other Olympic mountain venues, business owners told The Associated Press that athletes, fans, workers and volunteers have boxed out visitors who come chasing duty-free deals in what is usually a bumper month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The police statement claims that upon being released, LaBeouf struck the same man with his fists before allegedly punching another man in the nose.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, the actor assaulted another man by punching him in the nose, according to police.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Rose then brawled with another user who accused the ambassador of interfering in Polish politics.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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As the man brawls with his in-laws, the boy is caught between two worlds, of male rage and female subjection.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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Elsewhere, stories of economic gloom – from galloping inflation to restaurant closures and the knock-on impact of severe tax increases – describe the many ways in which the prolonged war in Ukraine is now hitting Russians hard in the pocket at home.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Finally, Kylie Minogue bags another top 40 hit thanks to the release of Tension Tour/Live 2025 (Mushroom Music) on CD and vinyl.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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Despite the second-half struggles, Suzuki shined in his first MLB postseason, slugging three doubles and three home runs in eight games.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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His drinking appears to have led to Laura secretly slugging down alcohol as a child.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Spar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spar. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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