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spartan

[spahr-tn] / ˈspɑr tn /


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Betts had 13 points by the break, while the Spartans were unable to get anything going in halfcourt sets or transition.

From Los Angeles Times

Precious metal futures finished lower, but they may not have much further to fall until finding a bottom, said Spartan Capital Securities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Boise State also forfeited its conference tournament semifinal match to the Spartans.

From Los Angeles Times

The nationally televised meet featured the past two Big Ten gymnastics champions, with the Bruins winning in 2025 and the Spartans in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms. Rosenwein quotes the Spartan poet Tyrtaeus, summarizing his opinion that “when a white-haired man falls to the enemy, he is a ‘shameful sight,’ whereas a young man dead on the battlefield is beautiful.”

From The Wall Street Journal