spar

Example Sentences

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Through podcast appearances, tweets and interviews, Milton used social media to build hype for the brand and spar with naysayers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

One reason the U.S. is seen as likely to cede ground is the leverage External link Beijing has shown as it and Washington spar over trade.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

"I gave this sport every breath I have, every spar, every triumph, every ounce of my heart. I've made peace with what's next. Now, it's time. Thank you."

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

To say these two elements ever meet long enough to spar would be erroneous.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

I said, knotting the loose end of the spool tar to the string loop tied to the center spar.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini