Sparks
noun
Jared 1789–1866, U.S. historian and editor.
Sparks
American
[spahrks]
/ spɑrks /
noun
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Jared 1789–1866, U.S. historian and editor.
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a city in W Nevada, E of Reno.
sparks
British
/ spɑːks /
noun
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an electrician
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a radio officer, esp on a ship
Example Sentences
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That’s when Plum, in an interview with sports commentator Austin Franklin, explained why she accepted a one-year Sparks contract paying her $999,999 despite her eligibility for much more under the league’s collective bargaining agreement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Wheeler is their only veteran point guard, and the 36-year-old will come off the bench and handle the ball, but the Sparks are buying into a less-defined backcourt.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
The Sparks have reinvested going into this season, working to build the team’s permanent practice facility that will debut next season, and now have new leadership in the front office, led by Johns.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
She played the first six seasons of her career with the Sparks and returned for a second stint from 2008-2012.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Sparks flew up as Con broke apart one of the burning pieces of wood.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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