spared

Example Sentences

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Even the ancient statues in the capital’s National Museum — those that weren’t stolen — weren’t spared.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Morgan analysts wrote in a recent note to clients, during periods of high market volatility, gold “is not spared from the sell-everything dynamic.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Authorities stressed that oil facilities were spared for now, but Iran warned that any future attacks on its energy assets would be met with retaliation.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

The island is where Iran exports 90% of its crude oil, but the attack spared oil infrastructure “for reasons of decency,” he said on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

“Though I’ve injured my knee, you have spared me a great loss. All my savings were in that purse.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan