spare

Example Sentences

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On the even of the conflict in Iran, the South Pacific economy had faced uneven growth, high spare capacity and elevated unemployment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"I urgently call on parties to spare civilians and civilian objects in all military operations. It is their obligation under international humanitarian law."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Your mom probably thought she was on top of things and was avoiding getting your involved in order to spare you the burden and her the embarrassment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“Can’t Stop” starts with an uncharacteristically spare riff by Frusciante’s standards, and coupled with Chad Smith’s inerrant rhythm, we have the song’s spine.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

There was no spare dory for Penelope, and she would not have been strong enough to row her own little boat through choppy seas in any case.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood