sparing

Example Sentences

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Sparing his blushes as he missed the effort.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2024

Sparing that land also would help limit biodiversity loss and conserve water, the researchers found.

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2023

Sparing only a few from reproach, he wrote dismissively of Mr. Blair’s ministers.

From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2022

Sparing Jeff the tough choices, the writers shunt moral transformation onto a minor character.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2022

Thou hast let us live again Free and fearless 'midst thy free and fearless children, Sparing with them, as one people, grief and gladness,       Joy and pain.

From Prime Ministers and Some Others A Book of Reminiscences by Russell, George William Erskine