spare
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But structure for a teenager who might otherwise drift and cash for a family with none to spare are exactly the two things the lottery studies say matter most.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Drawing boldly from her own life and the loss of a cherished friend, the best-selling author delivers a spare, witty and incandescent story about family trauma and the mysteries of memory.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
I’ll spare you, but I could keep going for hours.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
She started making shirts three years ago as a hobby for her sister's leaving day and now creates custom designs commissioned by online customers in her spare time.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The intent is to spare Manila from further destruction.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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