spare

Example Sentences

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Right wing-back Frimpong pressed Neves on the touchline, while right centre-back Konate marked Mendes, the spare man who then dragged him out of position.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“How comfortable can investors be when the limited excess global spare capacity and approximately 20% of identified world liquid natural gas growth sits behind the Strait,” Bryne asks.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The Shakers, with their signature spare style, have had an outsize impact on material culture, considering their numbers—a peak estimated at 6,000 members in the mid-19th century—and segregation from the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“Can’t Stop” starts with an uncharacteristically spare riff by Frusciante’s standards, and coupled with Chad Smith’s inerrant rhythm, we have the song’s spine.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Mrs. Penworthy had volunteered to act as the children’s temporary governess, since they had no other and the baby nurse had time to spare for another day or so, until the baby was born.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood