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

"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

“They fight and they spar, but they really, really love each other, which I find refreshing,” Najimy says.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

Across the gym, Spoon and Bud were watching Angel and Jose spar in the ring.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte