spar with
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But testimony from different gyms and fighters suggests that yes, he did show up after school to spar with guys while he was still wearing his uniform.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
Through podcast appearances, tweets and interviews, Milton used social media to build hype for the brand and spar with naysayers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
And Ingraham said Reiner “should be lauded” for being willing to spar with her, unlike many politicians on both sides of the aisle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2025
Moulton was also a member of the Husky Boxing Club, and nobody wanted to spar with him because of his strength, coach Russell Crandall remembered.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2024
“Yes, give us swords or sticks instead,” laughed Laertes, pretending to spar with Horatio.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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