spared

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The leaders of Israel and Lebanon said they had agreed to a deal in which Beirut would be spared as long as Hezbollah didn’t hit Israeli towns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Certain areas I visited, like the historic South Point Light Station, were spared.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

It notably does not include forest lost to fires, but after a record fire season in 2024, the country was relatively spared major infernos last year.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

For now, thanks to De Zerbi's inspiration and the failings of other clubs, Spurs are spared a day of reckoning.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

“You may be right,” I said bitterly, “but you do not realise the shame of it. People have not spared us.”

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya