sparing

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Host Greg Davies also said he hoped Celia Imrie wasn't feeling too relaxed, not sparing her blushes as he reminded her of the moment when she accidentally farted during filming, a moment which went viral.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

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

"Here its just material damage, money can fix it all. There, money can't fix life", he said, sparing a thought for the members of his community who lost relatives.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Touch was the thing, lightness in the finger, the sparing use of water, never spit, the thinness of the rag, and a stingy use of polish.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy