sparring
Example Sentences
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The boxer is a sparring partner for Marian, who works out her aggression in the ring.
From Los Angeles Times
Now, the two companies are sparring in federal bankruptcy court in Delaware.
Over and over the actors played the scene until Winger was satisfied that the exchange between the pair achieved the right degree of sparring and sexual tension.
From New York Times
The sparring started a year ago, when Mr. DeSantis asked Florida lawmakers to terminate self-governing privileges that Disney World had held since 1967.
From New York Times
Gurian tells me that as boys get older and begin to develop an interest in forming romantic relationships, they naturally move away from potty humor and some verbal sparring.
From Washington Post
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