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sparse

[spahrs] / spɑrs /


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She said there is sparse support for women like her and is taking out a student loan to pay for it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Details were sparse at the time, arriving in the form of non-binding letters of intent with nine companies.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

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 conditions were sparse: They set up a tent, added radios, logbooks, and cameras, and positioned a scientist there around the clock.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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