spar

Example Sentences

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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

The genius of the formula is its accessibility: No expertise is required, just the confidence to spar.

From Salon • Sep. 17, 2025

Garcia was able to combine his willingness to spar with the boring necessity of being a good manager, something he learned from running Long Beach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025

Undead sailors calmly went about their business on the spar deck.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan