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Sparks

American  
[spahrks] / spɑrks /

noun

  1. Jared 1789–1866, U.S. historian and editor.

  2. a city in W Nevada, E of Reno.

sparks British  
/ spɑːks /

noun

  1. an electrician

  2. a radio officer, esp on a ship

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“She’s a smooth person, smooth athlete, smooth basketball player,” Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Jackson was a first-round pick of the Sparks in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

At this month's Winter Paralympics, Sparks will become Great Britain's first female Paralympic snowboarder.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Sparks added: "I still stand by my decision - that the doctor's email provided me the information that was evidentially disclosable and therefore concluded my investigation."

From BBC • Mar. 2, 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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