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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The Sparks were determined to end a season-opening four-game homestand with their second straight win against Toronto.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Trailing by 13 midway through the fourth quarter, the Sparks cut the deficit to six on Plum’s two free throws with 4:27 left but they got no closer.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The Sparks came out firing on Friday, opening with a 17-2 run.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
A Wheeler three-pointer early in the third quarter gave the Sparks a 20-point lead.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
I was confident, but the day before, we held a mock debate in which the journalist Allister Sparks ably performed as Mr. de Klerk.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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