sparring

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Paul likes to remind people that he’s a lightning quick study—he insists that he has never been knocked out or knocked down, not even in sparring.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cuban heavyweight Frank Sanchez and American puncher Jared Anderson are also sparring partners.

From BBC

Mat and Chris are sparring over Mat’s insistence that he will marry Anna.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sure enough, my PB&J comes out of the bag looking like a sumo wrestler used it as a sparring partner.

From Literature

The boxer is a sparring partner for Marian, who works out her aggression in the ring.

From Los Angeles Times