spare
Example Sentences
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West Indies posted an imposing 221 for four in their 20 overs but De Kock was in imperious form as South Africa won by seven wickets with 15 balls to spare.
From Barron's
We can only hope that, through snakes, stingrays, slings and arrows, Paul Rosolie is spared to continue his quest to preserve it for all.
When reports that ICE was patrolling near the schools started to circulate, parents stepped in to give kids rides to school using spare booster seats and car seats.
From Salon
The fallout could ultimately cause limited disruption to Iranian oil production, with energy infrastructure completely spared, or spur possible retaliation by Iran—or anything in between, Dhar said.
Villa are third in the Premier League - four points behind leaders Arsenal - and have qualified for the Europa League last 16 with one league phase game to spare.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
