spare

Example Sentences

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Rather than doomscrolling your way around this economic pothole, spare a thought for the good people of California who face gas prices of $5 or $6 a gallon, traditionally the highest in the country.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

He said the "community was unbelievable", as people opened their gardens and spare rooms for people to come and stay in as the hotel prices rocketed.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Few of Portugal’s many hill towns dotting the border with Spain can claim to be as unapologetically spare and atmospheric as Castelo Rodrigo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

At that time, Gov. Tiff Macklem said the risk of higher energy costs spreading and lifting prices for other goods and services looked contained at present, citing excess spare capacity floating around in the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Bubbe’s bedroom is at the front of the house; the bathroom’s at the back with a spare room in between.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler