sparring

Example Sentences

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The boxer is a sparring partner for Marian, who works out her aggression in the ring.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, the two companies are sparring in federal bankruptcy court in Delaware.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the Manhattan criminal case, Trump’s attorneys have been sparring with prosecutors since he was charged.

From Washington Post

“Rahm is a good friend of mine, we practice quite a bit together, so having Rahmbo as a sparring partner for me has only made me better. And I hope he can say the same.”

From Washington Times

“I have this memory of when we were in a martial arts class and our instructor always wanted us to fight when we did sparring.”

From New York Times