sparring

Example Sentences

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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

So use it as a sparring partner, not a ghostwriter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The lightweights have been sparring from a distance since Tsarukyan was overlooked for the interim title shot, despite being ranked number one in the division.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

As with the comments that inspired the meme, Wickline played Tamara as someone who refused to reveal why they’re collecting a button a day, sparring defensively with “Update” co-host Michael Che.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

She flicked her eyes to the other Champions, who were all in the middle of sparring.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas