spare
verb (used with object)
to refrain from harming or destroying; leave uninjured; forbear to punish, hurt, or destroy.
is sparing
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present progressiveof spare (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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All are projects close to Musk’s heart, which is also why the company is sparing no effort to keep him around.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
Lawrence is sparing in his style, the image desaturated like a vintage photograph, locating this fable in an unspecified future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025
And UW’s 6-1, 236-pound linebacker is sparing no expense to stay on the field.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 14, 2023
Consumer advocates, therefore, are not yet satisfied, saying that the DOT is sparing others in the domestic air travel industry.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 15, 2022
It is I who am honoured," answered d'Aguilar; "and as for the feast, his Grace is sparing in this Lenten season.
From Fair Margaret by Henry Rider Haggard
