sparing

Example Sentences

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It can be broken into hydrogen and oxygen to produce rocket fuel, sparing tomorrow’s explorers the need to carry enough for the trip home.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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

While a package sparing Spirit may benefit consumers, the potential solution has sparked blowback.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Touch was the thing, lightness in the finger, the sparing use of water, never spit, the thinness of the rag, and a stingy use of polish.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy