spared

Example Sentences

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So far, Turkey appears to have been spared, despite US troops being stationed at several of its bases, one of which is the Incirlik airbase which lies just outside the southern city of Adana.

From Barron's

Outright shortages would hit importers like Europe hardest, but the U.S. wouldn’t be spared; it imports some refined products, such as gasoline, and it pays prices set in global markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Let’s just hope the rest of us are spared when that happens.

From Los Angeles Times

Mexico will also host matches in Mexico City and Monterrey, both spared by the violence, when the World Cup is held between 11 June and 19 July.

From BBC

Mexico City and Monterrey were spared by the violence.

From Barron's