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Recent Examples of spar
The shutdown remained in effect Friday as congressional Democrats and Republicans continued to spar over reforms to federal immigration enforcement agencies, which are also part of DHS.
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Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
But Perez and DeSantis continued to spar throughout that session as the House investigated the first lady’s premier initiative, Hope Florida, and advanced a raft of bills the governor disagreed with.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
When performed live onstage, like at a 1990 taping of Austin City Limits, Meyers and Jimenez would spar on their accordions, with Sahm playing keys.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, Bessent will get another opportunity to spar with lawmakers.
—Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
But Perez and DeSantis continued to spar throughout that session as the House investigated the first lady’s premier initiative, Hope Florida, and advanced a raft of bills the governor disagreed with.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
When performed live onstage, like at a 1990 taping of Austin City Limits, Meyers and Jimenez would spar on their accordions, with Sahm playing keys.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, Bessent will get another opportunity to spar with lawmakers.
—Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spar
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In Game 2, Wembanyama wrapped his arms around Jose Alvarado and aggressively tossed him out of the way while boxing out for a rebound.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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The incident was similar to one that occurred in Game 2’s win for the Knicks on the road, when Brunson’s backup, Jose Alvarado, went to box out Wembanyama.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Federico Valverde's powerful 67th minute free kick from the left is punched away by Al-Owais.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The plane overran the runway, punched through a perimeter fence and came to rest in an airport parking lot, where firefighters extricated the pilot.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The conflict that ensues is startling in the intensity of its violence, as bodies brawl and break in the mud, flaming torches are taken to the face, and red-hot blades are seared into flesh.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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In five years, Keanu Reaves will be brawling like this.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Not over yet While the Nooksack River, near Everson, appeared to crest Thursday morning, other communities were waiting for the peak effects from the deluge to hit their communities.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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Salah goes to the centre-back, and Szoboszlai jumps to the left-back, ending up out of position when goalkeeper Matz Sels hits one long.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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There wasn’t much concern about the hard-slugging right fielder’s condition, however.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Aaron Judge slugged 62 home runs for the New York Yankees in 2022, breaking Roger Maris’ mythical American League record of 61 homers set in 1961.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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“Spar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spar. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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