sparing

Example Sentences

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In December, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted her diversion due to mental health issues, sparing her potential jail time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

That’s a reduction of over 25%, sparing an area of land larger than Texas and California combined each year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

After Wood and his attorneys presented their case for sparing Wood’s life, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended clemency in a 3–2 vote.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

Cities like Dubai and Riyadh, which have long taken pride in their safety from the tumult of the region, have been drawn in, with the growing chaos sparing few countries in Iran's vicinity.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

It is good that I have been sparing in my speech with her.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein