sparing

Example Sentences

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Sparing his blushes as he missed the effort.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2024

Sparing people any of this is, indeed, a noble cause.

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2022

Sparing Jeff the tough choices, the writers shunt moral transformation onto a minor character.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2022

Sparing other American families the grief I’ve known is my top priority.

From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2022

Confined for long in close captivity, I have not yet call'd on thy pow'rful aid, Sparing to use the valued privilege Till at mine utmost need.

From Phaedra by Boswell, Robert Bruce