spare
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None of this is to dispute that the company has been successful in seizing the attention of people with capital to spare.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The UN said humanitarian operations continued to be undermined by restrictions on the import of critical spare parts, back-up generators and other equipment, as well as shortages of essential inputs, including fuel and engine oil.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
In their quest to reach the NBA Finals for the first time this century, they’ve suffered seasons so miserable they were eliminated from the playoffs with weeks to spare.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Having seen Liverpool's strength in depth praised as they strolled to the title last season, clinching it with four games to spare, Arsenal were keen to add to their squad over the summer.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
As casualties mounted, Pétain did his best to spare his troops by rotating them in and out of the battle zone.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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