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
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
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
But getting the shoes, walking around in my spare time in New York in heels, which Carolyn does in the show and Sarah Pidgeon does not.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
“She’s hoping you might spare a moment to speak with her.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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