Jared 1789–1866, U.S. historian and editor.
a city in W Nevada, E of Reno.
an electrician
a radio officer, esp on a ship
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Portland struggled to hold on to the ball and turned it over nine times in the third quarter, allowing the Sparks to outscore them 23-12.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The Fire defense smothered her, and while Erica Wheeler and Ogwumike made some shots early, the Sparks mostly didn’t make Portland pay for doubling up their star.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
That will present another opportunity for the Sparks to work on their schemes and be rewarded if they can execute.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The Sparks are fouling 22.0 times per contest, the fifth most in the WNBA.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
The cold air that rushed in gave Gerald the fresh breaths he needed, but it also fueled the anger of the flames in the apartment and in Jordan Sparks.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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