sparring
Example Sentences
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"When I was four, we'd be in the hallway sparring because my dad would just leave gloves around that fighters would have."
From BBC
The lightweights have been sparring from a distance since Tsarukyan was overlooked for the interim title shot, despite being ranked number one in the division.
From BBC
And the sparring of two energy heavyweights is likely to upend markets and investments, not to mention disrupt the plans of a U.S. president who considers both nations key partners in commerce and diplomacy.
From Los Angeles Times
That pressure came to a head after immigration officials detained two Target employees inside the vestibule of a suburban store late last week after what appeared to be some verbal sparring in the parking lot.
Videos of him sparring with liberal-minded students garnered millions of views online.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
