sparing

Example Sentences

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a pleasant surprise for dozens of New York City landlords: He is sparing them from his proposed rent freeze this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Host Greg Davies also said he hoped Celia Imrie wasn't feeling too relaxed, not sparing her blushes as he reminded her of the moment when she accidentally farted during filming, a moment which went viral.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Are we better off just paying the debt completely now, and sparing the house?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

It addresses her two biggest complaints by sparing immigrants from an “irreparable injury” while setting the stage for a fully fleshed-out opinion on the merits in June.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

She did not cry or bid for pity—and he knew she was sparing him these things.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White