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Recent Examples of spar
Since Trump signed the bill into law on July 4, Van Orden has been touting that letter in a flurry of tweets — sparring with Democratic U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan on X and attacking Eau Claire Democrat Rebecca Cooke, one of his 2026 challengers.
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Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
Nearly a year later the politicians sparred again when Dillinger blocked the mayor and city from allowing alcohol on the county courthouse lawn as part of the city's new outdoor entertainment district (DORA).
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The rift is underscoring GOP divisions on how the U.S. should respond to the escalating crisis in the Middle East and highlighting Trumps’ willingness to spar with even his most reliable allies.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 17 June 2025
Since then, their relationship has been far from friendly as the pair — who share three young children — continue to spar on social media.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
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Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
Nearly a year later the politicians sparred again when Dillinger blocked the mayor and city from allowing alcohol on the county courthouse lawn as part of the city's new outdoor entertainment district (DORA).
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The rift is underscoring GOP divisions on how the U.S. should respond to the escalating crisis in the Middle East and highlighting Trumps’ willingness to spar with even his most reliable allies.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 17 June 2025
Since then, their relationship has been far from friendly as the pair — who share three young children — continue to spar on social media.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spar
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When the vehicle slowed for a group of kids, Rivera boxed him in.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Just days after boxing Jake Paul in the main event of a match held at Anaheim’s Honda Center, former world champion Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
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An Iranian man punches through a representation of the Israeli flag with the Iranian flag ribbon tied to his wrist in an anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli rally at Enqelab-e-Eslami (Islamic Revolution) square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 24, 2025.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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In the February incident, McNeil was pulled over by Jacksonville police and punched as he was physically removed from his vehicle.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 July 2025
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These two pros were peaking this match perfectly. Rollins and Punk brawled on the table, and Seth hit a Pedigree on Punk.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The president spoke as if a war between nations was similar to a fight between brawling children.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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The floods that hit the Hill Country nearly three weeks ago killed dozens of young girls at Camp Mystic, many of whose families live in the Houston region.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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More: Bourbon, other U.S. spirits could soon be hit with retaliatory EU tariffs.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Two batters later, Dansby Swanson slugged a go-ahead two-run home run against reliever Ian Hamilton that proved to be the game-winner.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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Bellinger slugged three home runs off three pitchers in the third, fifth and eighth innings, and drove in six runs.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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“Spar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spar. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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