spared

Example Sentences

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The leaders of Israel and Lebanon said they had agreed to a deal in which Beirut would be spared as long as Hezbollah didn’t hit Israeli towns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"I feel my life was spared to help others," she told them.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Certain areas I visited, like the historic South Point Light Station, were spared.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

No expense was spared on the design of the home, which was originally built in 2005, with the listing calling special attention to the high-end materials used throughout.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Beans, instead of being relieved that his arm was spared, said, “Let’s find him,” and trotted off after his own Treatment.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli