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spare

[spair] / spɛər /






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The 1983 reforms passed with months to spare.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E., which both have spare capacity, should be able to increase production quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Whoever’s supporting McLeod’s activities — whatever they might be other than supposedly bringing reconciliation to Republicans and Democrats — they appear to have money to spare.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Drawing boldly from her own life and the loss of a cherished friend, the best-selling author delivers a spare, witty and incandescent story about family trauma and the mysteries of memory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“Jump!” warned Joe, and Frank just missed tripping over a couple of paint cans that were lying outside, probably for the spare room.

From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon




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