spared

Example Sentences

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Approximately 28,600 people were infected and more than 11,000 died, but hundreds of thousands of lives were spared because the U.S. and the international community acted decisively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

She believes the sellers of newer apartment buildings should be spared from the tax.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Following the incident, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for no effort to be spared in efforts to treat the injured and search for survivors.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

No expense was spared on the design of the home, which was originally built in 2005, with the listing calling special attention to the high-end materials used throughout.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

“Though I’ve injured my knee, you have spared me a great loss. All my savings were in that purse.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan