spared

Example Sentences

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Even during years of unrest, places like Pahalgam - known for its pine forests and alpine meadows - were largely spared from direct violence.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Bargain US carrier Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy in 2025 for the second time in a year, could be spared by a controversial potential White House rescue package.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

These airports, the largest being San Francisco International, were spared the 2026 shutdown chaos because contract screeners continued to be paid outside the federal payroll system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Hall of Famer Doc Rivers wasn’t spared the scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

They spared fertile females and young lambs in order to safeguard the long-term vitality of the local herd.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari