spare moment
Example Sentences
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Instead of competing on tour for the past few weeks, he had spent every spare moment playing the course over and over, until he knew every inch of the grounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
We know that Edward is a genius because we’re told he is; because he spends every spare moment scribbling equations on any available surface; and because he has poor people skills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2025
Lacy met Bruner in the band and was soon devoting every spare moment to music.
From New York Times ● Dec. 21, 2022
Before that, Rhaenyra and Alicent behave like sisters – sharing confidences, spending every spare moment together, and behaving toward one another with such closeness that some fans speculate they might have been in love.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2022
Matthew was getting very serious with his girlfriend, and spent every spare moment at her house.
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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