spar

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

The Danish drugmaker abruptly ended its agreement to let Hims & Hers directly sell its popular weight-loss drug, prompting the companies to spar publicly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025

"I'd like you to keep training, keep running, spar with the new boys coming up. Like Spoon does. But no more fights."

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte