spare
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But Bogle, who died in 2019, didn’t foresee the pandemic or lockdown, which trapped millions at home with spare cash and easy market access through no-fee online apps.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
The pontiff of the time, who persuaded Attila to turn his army back and spare Rome, was called Pope Leo I.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Cuban farmers have already been operating under severe constraints imposed by U.S. sanctions — struggling to obtain spare parts to repair tractors, access fertilizers and pesticides or secure basic inputs like seeds.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
In his spare time, he produces music using a digital synthesiser on his tablet, a hobby he now shares with his children, aged five and six.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Penelope pulled a spare suitcase out of the closet and began to plan what to pack for the trip.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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