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Recent Examples of spar
The Argentine pontiff and the American president sparred early in their relationship over immigration.
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Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Federal prosecutors and Combs' legal team have sparred in recent weeks about expert witness testimony that will be shown before the jury during the Diddy trial.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
An Uncomfortable Situation For Meloni and the Vatican Vatican officials have likely had a difficult time planning the seating for the ceremony, trying to avoid having sparring leaders next to each other and not hurt anyone's ego by not giving them the front row.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Senate Democrats sparred with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday over whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia will be returned to the United States, as well as the Department of Homeland Security's spending.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 8 May 2025
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Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Federal prosecutors and Combs' legal team have sparred in recent weeks about expert witness testimony that will be shown before the jury during the Diddy trial.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
An Uncomfortable Situation For Meloni and the Vatican Vatican officials have likely had a difficult time planning the seating for the ceremony, trying to avoid having sparring leaders next to each other and not hurt anyone's ego by not giving them the front row.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Senate Democrats sparred with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday over whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia will be returned to the United States, as well as the Department of Homeland Security's spending.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spar
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True to boxed wine form, Juliet’s varietals—Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosé, Orange, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon—come in the form of 1.5-liter magnums, which contain the same amount as two bottles of wine or roughly ten glasses.—
Betty Gold Kider,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 May 2025
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To these celebs, the gowns from their big day were way too gorgeous to stay boxed up Comments A wedding dress is an investment, so why limit it to just one trip down the aisle?—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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According to authorities, Ward told them the fight and stabbing were self-defense, claiming the mother attacked and punched her several times in the face.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Things escalated between the pair and the woman punched the man in the shoulder with a closed fist, the spokesperson said.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Rollins followed him there and the two brawled on top of the cage.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Becky and Lyra inevitably brawled, and Lyra got the better of Lynch.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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The Reds are hitting .267/.348/.406 with a lead, .237/.311/.405 when tied and .223/.295/.369 when behind.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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That's because the bill also includes a $4 trillion increase in the debt ceiling, a measure that must be approved in order to prevent a catastrophic default on the country's debt that could hit sometime in August.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The Horned Frogs slugged 16 hits off five KU pitchers.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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Righties and lefties are hitting under .200 against Hamilton, but lefties are slugging .522 off of him.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
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“Spar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spar. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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