sparred
Example Sentences
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TKV, who has sparred Joshua, Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, has seen enough behind closed doors to believe Itauma can handle it.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 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
The president sat as reporters from outlets he has sparred with and even sued, including the New York Times, CNN and the Wall Street Journal, came up to be honoured with awards.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Have Anthropic and the Trump administration sparred before?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
I could tell by the narrow line of Maxim’s mouth, and I wondered if brothers and sisters always sparred like this, making it uncomfortable for those who listened.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
