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Recent Examples of spar
Khalil’s legal team had sparred with the Trump administration over the government’s refusal to permit the recent graduate to have physical contact with his 1-month-old son, Deen, who was born while Khalil remained in federal immigration custody in Louisiana.
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Cayla Bamberger, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
The next moment, the boys are wearing boxing gloves and sparring helmets.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
The pair are likely to spar on the dais should Regalado be elected.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
The companies have been sparring since 2020, all the way to the US Supreme Court, over App Store fees on developers and other policies at Apple’s software marketplace.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
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Cayla Bamberger, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
The next moment, the boys are wearing boxing gloves and sparring helmets.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
The pair are likely to spar on the dais should Regalado be elected.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
The companies have been sparring since 2020, all the way to the US Supreme Court, over App Store fees on developers and other policies at Apple’s software marketplace.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spar
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Michael McKenzie McCallum was born Dec. 7, 1956, in Kingston, Jamaica, and began boxing as a teenager, racking up as many as 250 amateur bouts before turning pro in 1981.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Past and present residents include Oracle founder Larry Ellison, boxing promotor Don King, self-help guru Tony Robbins, and TV presenter Sean Hannity.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 June 2025
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When the victim initially resisted, the suspect kicked and punched him and forcibly grabbed a wad of cash from the vehicle, police said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Surveillance footage captured the group catch up to him and attack him, continuing to punch and kick him on the ground, deputies said.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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The scene at Pop Mart stores can also be chaotic, as some TikTok users have posted videos depicting customers brawling and yelling at one another over the viral toys.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The two continued brawling down the block on Baychester Ave., where the victim pulled out a knife and the suspect opened fire, a police source said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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After the Dodgers opted to intentionally walk Juan Soto to put runners on first and second with one out in the eighth inning, Alonso hit a single.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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During a breakout season last year, Ward slugged 25 homers and 75 RBI with a .246/.323/.426 slash line.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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No, the crucial fight being slugged out between the warring parties and their allies is for the ear of US President Donald Trump, who seems increasingly frustrated with efforts to broker peace.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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“Spar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spar. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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