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  • past participle of spend.
  • past tense form of spend.
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spent

[spent] / spɛnt /


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Central Command, spent several hours aboard the Lincoln meeting with sailors and Marines during a 10-day tour of the region.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

The 23-year-old spent five years in the minor leagues after signing with the Cardinals out of high school in 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Smith, a seven-time All-Star from Compton, spent six of his 17 MLB seasons with the Dodgers and hit .297 with 97 homers and 301 RBIs with the team.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Just like all young professionals, Fin spent hours every day trying to extract as much performance as possible.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Clare spent half his days tending to their whims, but they were a sweet little bunch—adorable, really—short pink stems topped by clusters of yellow buttons.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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