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spare tire



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The next morning, Sylvia finds him shivering and near-incoherent, sitting in a spare tire on the ground.

From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2024

In response, Honda’s customer service told Newlander that “the reason why the spare tire isn’t included on our new electric vehicles is actually a safety concern.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Upon my arrival there, to my amazement, I found a gentleman, knelt down, almost finished mounting the spare tire.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2022

He said the truck’s left front tire, which was a spare tire, blew out before impact.

From Washington Times • Mar. 18, 2022

The book that was the reason for their own journey was in the trunk, under the spare tire.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke