spared

Example Sentences

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She believes the sellers of newer apartment buildings should be spared from the tax.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Following the incident, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for no effort to be spared in efforts to treat the injured and search for survivors.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Microsoft, OpenAI's largest backer with $13 billion committed, was also spared.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

I can only hope that Replimune RP1 will be approved and save other lives so they might be spared the suffering that Claire and our family endured.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

It took over the grand old church at the Great Library, and no expense was spared.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor