spare

Example Sentences

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“Can’t Stop” starts with an uncharacteristically spare riff by Frusciante’s standards, and coupled with Chad Smith’s inerrant rhythm, we have the song’s spine.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Rather than doomscrolling your way around this economic pothole, spare a thought for the good people of California who face gas prices of $5 or $6 a gallon, traditionally the highest in the country.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Kings, now needing only nine from six balls, completed victory with three balls to spare.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Unlike in previous shocks, some of which lasted months or longer, Saudi Arabia and other major crude-oil exporters have a limited ability to step up spare production capacity while the strait is effectively closed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Then we get back to work on the spare room and Bubbe’s bedroom: moving clothes, packing up boxes, tidying and sorting the house till it looks as close to presentable as it’s going to get.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler