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spares

  • plural
    of spare.
    spare
    verb (used with object)
    to refrain from harming or destroying; leave uninjured; forbear to punish, hurt, or destroy.
  • present tense form
    of spare (3rd person singular).
    spare
    verb (used with object)
    to refrain from harming or destroying; leave uninjured; forbear to punish, hurt, or destroy.

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The novel spares none of the details of this formative excursion, winningly capturing the singalongs and relay races, the mountain hikes and mess-hall protocols.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Overall, the spares business has ballooned to about 23% of Howmet’s revenue, up from 11% in 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

“While nothing can undo the loss of Zayde, this resolution spares his loved ones from having to relive these horrific events through a lengthy and painful jury trial.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026

The pope will arrive by helicopter, a diplomatic subtlety that spares him from landing on French soil without actually visiting France.

From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026

“If God spares Beth, I never will complain again,” whispered Meg earnestly.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott