sparring

Example Sentences

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Still, the archbishop is hopeful that the sparring will blow over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

He has spent much of that time sparring with contractors over progress ramping up output and how they’re investing their money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

We did plenty of sparring very early on in my career.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The singer thenducks beneath the sparring fists of boxers Xander Zayas and Emiliano Vargas.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Most of the twenty-three other Champions were already scattered throughout the room, sparring with what could only be their sponsors’ trainers.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas