spare
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The arrangement of Noguchi’s sculptural set pieces—some heavy and solid, others linear and light, alongside Graham’s mostly form-fitting costumes—evokes spare landscapes framing theatrical fashion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
She said it was worth every battle to spare her grandson from his mother, who suffered from mental-health issues, and his father — her son — who suffered from physical and mental-health issues.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
I’ll spare you, but I could keep going for hours.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
She started making shirts three years ago as a hobby for her sister's leaving day and now creates custom designs commissioned by online customers in her spare time.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
“Thank you,” I said, and started to leave, but then my stomach reminded me to ask, “Do you have any food you could spare? I’ve been traveling a long time.”
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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