spare

Example Sentences

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In his spare time, he obsesses about where to find the perfect slice of New York-style pizza.Follow him on Twitter @CharlesPassy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Unlike in previous shocks, some of which lasted months or longer, Saudi Arabia and other major crude-oil exporters have a limited ability to step up spare production capacity while the strait is effectively closed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

When Barry Lloyd started spending his spare cash on Pokemon cards 30 years ago, people told him he was mad, and that he was wasting his money.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Yet the performance is mostly one of heartbreaking reserve; her occasional voiceover comes in short, spare declarations from Carol’s diary on the latest dreadfulness to afflict the town.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

My parents keep stuff there that they hardly ever need: holiday trim and spare parts for the machines.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins