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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparring
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The actor says he's become 'hooked' on boxing with the help of a coach.
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And those volunteers have been busy boxing them up and shipping them off for delivers to Venezuela.
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Halty embraces the way Senda Athletics is punching above its weight as a sportswear brand in a tournament full of global brands and stars.
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An impromptu blind date with a handsome rapist ends with Esther punching him square in the nose, his blood gushing through her fingers.
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“Sparring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparring. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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