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sparse

[spahrs] / spɑrs /


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His messaging during practice sessions might be sparse, but the targeted input has an impact with a player who likes to be challenged by her coaches.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Shah sees sentiment between the two countries as turning positive, even as details are sparse.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Federal support for expanding early education funding is sparse and shrinking.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Soon enough, trees everywhere were showing blotchy, mottled, yellowed leaves and suffering from twig dieback and sparse foliage.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The conditions were sparse: They set up a tent, added radios, logbooks, and cameras, and positioned a scientist there around the clock.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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