Sparks
Americannoun
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Jared 1789–1866, U.S. historian and editor.
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a city in W Nevada, E of Reno.
noun
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an electrician
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a radio officer, esp on a ship
Example Sentences
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When Regan Sparks was born 23 years ago, she wasn't expected to live beyond her early 40s.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
The Sparks, who have no first-round picks, traded their No. 3 draft slot to the Seattle Storm in 2024 to acquire Kia Nurse and the No. 4 draft pick used to select Rickea Jackson.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
“She’s a smooth person, smooth athlete, smooth basketball player,” Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said in 2025.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
Nina Sparks, who will become Great Britain's first female snowboarder to compete at the Winter Paralympics, told BBC Sport that Hernandez was one of her "biggest role models".
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
“Gerald,” he began, “Mr. Sparks says you are lying. If you have never really seen him doing anything to Angel, how can you sit there and accuse him with no proof?”
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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