spare
Example Sentences
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Hezbollah and Lebanese officials were not spared her criticism.
From Barron's
When our niece and her husband recently stayed with us, we taught them to ride our spare tandem bike in Golden Gate Park.
The war has not spared the rich countries of the Gulf, formerly seen as a tourist hot spot and rare Middle East safe haven.
From Barron's
It is hoped that remote robotic surgery could spare future patients the "vast expense and inconvenience" of travelling for treatment, and help deliver better healthcare to people in more remote locations.
From BBC
To keep its aircraft flying, Iran has had to rely on middlemen to buy spare parts.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.