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Recent Examples of spar
Throughout the weekend, McIlroy and other European players sparred with fans, provoking the Irish golfer in at least one instance to yell back at the crowd, while others flashed middle fingers in response to the jeers.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 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
The east side of the fire poses the highest resistance for containment with few control features as firefighters spar with increasing fire behavior and longer burn periods.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Republicans continued to spar with Democrats over the pricetag in the committee meetings held on Wednesday.
—Monica Madden, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 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
The east side of the fire poses the highest resistance for containment with few control features as firefighters spar with increasing fire behavior and longer burn periods.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Republicans continued to spar with Democrats over the pricetag in the committee meetings held on Wednesday.
—Monica Madden, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spar
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To mark the occasion, Crumbl is also releasing limited-edition Martha Stewart boxes for its six-pack orders — perfect for gifting or adding a touch of elegance to any gathering.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Wild lost the draw, and seconds later, Jonas Brodin didn’t box out Rust for the go-ahead goal.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Japan has punched above its weight on the global cultural stage for generations, but Hollywood studios have long regarded the country as one of the world’s most challenging places to shoot.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Vote of confidence Heweliusz represents a huge vote of confidence from Netflix in CEE as the streamer celebrates its decade in a region that punches above its weight and has a bustling local entertainment sector.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The two superstars immediately began brawling.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The soldiers’ pastimes of drinking, gambling, and brawling also offended many Bostonians, who retained the piety of their Pilgrim ancestors.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Shein—a global fast-fashion juggernaut headquartered in Singapore—was mere days away from opening its first physical store in Paris, inside the BHV Marais department store, when the news hit.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rojas, a light-hitting infielder, hit an unexpected home run in the ninth inning of Game Seven to tie it and force extra innings, when the Dodgers won it.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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His last time on the mound here at Dodger Stadium might have been the greatest game ever played, with three home runs slugged and 10 batters struck out over six scoreless innings on the mound.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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After slugging three homers with 12 RBI during the Dodgers’ World Series run last year, Hernández took Max Scherzer deep in the bottom of the second inning tonight, which gives him five home runs during this year’s playoff run.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Spar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spar. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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