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Recent Examples of spar
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.
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, Bessent will get another opportunity to spar with lawmakers.
—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
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, Bessent will get another opportunity to spar with lawmakers.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spar
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More than a half-dozen sources close to Zaslav say that the CEO has barely concealed his frustration at being boxed into selling the company by the aggressive overtures of Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison last fall and winter.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Along with cigars, the festival will feature boxing on Saturday night, local artists, food vendors, and new VIP drinks and tastings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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Reigns punched his way out of the submission hold and put Punk back in the guillotine.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Brunson said the Knicks need to be better in the clutch to punch a 2-0 series lead before hitting the road to play in Atlanta for Game 3.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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And in 2025, the Bearista cup caused a craze, with customers lining up overnight and, in some cases, brawling over it.—
Nick El Hajj,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Republicans have a rare, if slim, shot at winning the governor’s mansion in deep blue California — but risk blowing it if they’re divided and brawling when voters receive their ballots in early May.—
Joe Garofoli,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Apr. 2026
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And Silva hit a home run, her third, after attempting a bunt on the previous pitch.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Seattle Seahawks have already hit three of their biggest needs in the 2026 NFL Draft, taking Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price on Thursday night in Round 1 and TCU safety Bud Clark and Arkansas cornerback Julian Neal in the second and third rounds on Friday.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The last time Philadelphia hosted the Home Run Derby was 1996, when Barry Bonds slugged 17 homers at Veterans Stadium.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Dansby Swanson slugged his fourth home run to tie for the team lead.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Spar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spar. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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