spared
Example Sentences
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Perez’s only request to the court was that Zambada be spared the fate of El Chapo, who is serving out his life sentence under strict isolation at a federal supermax prison in Colorado.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
In Playa Grande, the temblors spared few buildings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
In some cases, prosecutors have spared big companies from that risk by putting them on a form of corporate probation known as a deferred prosecution agreement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Bellingham famously uttered the words "Who Else?" in the direction of England's fans when he spared them the embarrassment of defeat by Slovakia at Euro 2024.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Passersby do not look at him, not even a glance is spared despite his height and his pristine grey suit and top hat.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
