spare
Example Sentences
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Richter’s spare composition is meant to tug at the heartstrings, and it does its job just as well here, especially for unsuspecting viewers.
From Salon
Economists are expected to follow the report with warnings about shrinking spare capacity, rising inflation risks and a likely end to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s easing cycle after just three cuts.
In Sikasso in the southeast, relatively spared in recent weeks, "the situation has worsened", a resident said.
From Barron's
"We have trained healthy cells to share their spare batteries with weaker ones," said Gaharwar, a professor of biomedical engineering.
From Science Daily
Agency for International Development while sparing the Pentagon significant cuts.
From Salon
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