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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 addition to individual workouts, the club offers group fitness classes ranging from boxing to yoga, in spaces where world-class athletes train.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The final fridge also has boxed salads and sandwiches.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The investigation determined that Castillo used his control panel to unlock the third inmate’s cell, and in his line of sight, the pair pulled open the door, entered the cell and proceeded to punch and kick the victim.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Two inmates punched and kicked the victim for about 30 seconds in his cell, while a third inmate stood guard.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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This game is the ultimate in brawling adventure.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The weird thing is that Becerra does know how to brawl.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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After Addi Brown was hit by a pitch, Bree Martinelli struck a two-run double to center field, and Leah Rutherford closed out the scoring with an RBI on a squeeze bunt before Eustis was able to record an out.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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The power was once again on display as UCLA hit three home runs, cruising to a 9-1 run-rule win over UCF in the first game of the NCAA Super Regional at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles Friday night.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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In that game, the Eagles slugged eight home runs.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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Point Loma has slugged 18 homers at home and given up just two.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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“Spar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spar. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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