sparing

Example Sentences

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Navy, and they haven’t, sparing the U.S. the hassle of managing commandeered vessels and their crews, or any confrontations with semi-friendly powers like China or India.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In December, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted her diversion due to mental health issues, sparing her potential jail time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

After Wood and his attorneys presented their case for sparing Wood’s life, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended clemency in a 3–2 vote.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

He also said that entry-level, front-line employees might still need to interact with customers, potentially sparing them from being displaced by AI.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 1, 2026

“Cool,” muttered Harry, sparing the watch a glance before peering more closely at the map.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling