spar
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Heavier spars require a larger sail while people who build miniature kites sometimes don’t include a spar or will only use half a toothpick, Choi said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026
Through podcast appearances, tweets and interviews, Milton used social media to build hype for the brand and spar with naysayers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
One reason the U.S. is seen as likely to cede ground is the leverage External link Beijing has shown as it and Washington spar over trade.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
"I gave this sport every breath I have, every spar, every triumph, every ounce of my heart. I've made peace with what's next. Now, it's time. Thank you."
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025
Undead sailors calmly went about their business on the spar deck.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing spar
"Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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