sparred
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Riley - who had already made his professional debut in Tijuana, Mexico in 2018 - sparred with established professionals and impressed enough to earn a deal with Mayweather Promotions the following year.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
In the debate, Conley and Lawler sparred over their associations with men accused of misconduct.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
Tanden has finished up her marathon day with an appearance on CNN; she sparred with Scott Jennings about Donald Trump’s flagging poll numbers.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
Facebook-parent Meta will defend itself in a landmark social media trial that begins Tuesday in California, where attorneys have sparred over witnesses and financial penalties.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
I mean, Malloy had been training me for a long time, and it's not like I had never sparred before.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
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