sparring partner
Example Sentences
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So use it as a sparring partner, not a ghostwriter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
How funny that the sitcom even featured an amalgamation of Kelly and all of her bad-faith compatriots in Leslie’s frequent sparring partner, local telejournalist Joan Callamezzo.
From Salon ● Jan. 16, 2026
The boxer is a sparring partner for Marian, who works out her aggression in the ring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2025
Wolff praised Allison's commitment to Mercedes and said he had been a "key ally and sparring partner" for him personally.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2024
Sure enough, my PB&J comes out of the bag looking like a sumo wrestler used it as a sparring partner.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
