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

The majority dismissed Hamm as improvidently granted, sparing the life of the defendant, Joseph Smith, and rejecting Alabama’s request for freer rein to execute intellectually disabled people.

From Slate • May 23, 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

Then they prepared the earth for planting, thankful that the lava and ash had fallen on the other side, sparing the property.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende