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[spair] / spɛər /






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Gov. Tiff Macklem said economic weakness and rising inflation create a dilemma, with spare capacity expected to persist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Whoever’s supporting McLeod’s activities — whatever they might be other than supposedly bringing reconciliation to Republicans and Democrats — they appear to have money to spare.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

She said it was worth every battle to spare her grandson from his mother, who suffered from mental-health issues, and his father — her son — who suffered from physical and mental-health issues.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 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

We don’t take any more blood than it can spare.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola




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