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Recent Examples of sparDuring a Tuesday confirmation hearing, Duckworth and Hegseth sparred about numerous matters, including his views on women in combat.—Heather Hunter, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Jan. 2025 Trump had a fraught relationship with Detroit carmakers during his first term, and the companies often sparred with the president over labor, trade, tariffs and regulations.—Joann Muller, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025 While Brave New World is not adapting Secret Empire, Moore recognizes the intrigue in Sam sparring with the president while cloaked in the colors of the American flag.—Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024 Burstein’s Herbie is loveable and warm, but also fierce enough to spar with McDonald’s formidable Rose.—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spar
These defensive assignments are often offered as a direct reason why Williams isn’t as visible on the glass, forcing him to commit to boxing out his assignment rather than pursuing rebounds.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
The left-back is forced to go backwards and exchange passes with Gray, but they are boxed towards the touchline by Sterling and Partey, with Havertz still on the goalkeeper and Timber marking Bergvall.
The Irish inched farther into field goal range over the next 26 seconds to set up kicker Mitch Jeter’s game winner from 41 yards out, punching their ticket to the national championship game.
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Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
The Cowboys now boast the longest NFC Championship Game drought after the Washington Commanders punched their ticket to the title round last week.
After the match, Rhodes and Owens brawled on a production crate, leading to Rhodes spearing Owens through a table.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
Several hours after members of Michigan and Ohio State's football team brawled over a flag-plant at midfield, a similar incident occurred in North Carolina.
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