spared

Example Sentences

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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

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

Other medium-resolution images, taken earlier this month and reviewed by AFP, show that what had previously been spared is now gone.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

No expense was spared for a Son of the Six.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray