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sparse

[spahrs] / spɑrs /


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While the popular girls strutted through the halls with their effortless Pinterest-inspired updos, I was applying brown eyeshadow to my scalp to disguise the sparse spots.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

His messaging during practice sessions might be sparse, but the targeted input has an impact with a player who likes to be challenged by her coaches.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The social media presence of Sun Space is sparse, so Unusual Tuesday attracts most of its attendees by word of mouth.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

There were few safe haven investments when Covid crashed the economy in 2020; they were also sparse in the wake of initial U.S. strikes on Iran in late February and early March.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

And it made him almost too warm, accustomed as he was to hard work in his sparse burlap tunic.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park




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