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

And Ingraham said Reiner “should be lauded” for being willing to spar with her, unlike many politicians on both sides of the aisle.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

"I'm sure that lots of mind games will go on..." he told the Daily Telegraph, while mentioning the "mental spar" of Lions tours.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

“Yes, give us swords or sticks instead,” laughed Laertes, pretending to spar with Horatio.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein