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
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Walter is seeking $3 billion for his interest in the Formula One team, according to Sportico, and $700 million for the Sparks, according to Bloomberg.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Dodgers owner Mark Walter is seeking to sell the WNBA’s Sparks for a record valuation amid ongoing investigations into his companies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
He has been working on player names and practiced at several Sparks games to understand the rhythm of professional basketball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Nike China head Cathy Sparks is attempting to revive the brand’s sales in the country, where revenue has fallen nearly 30% from its peak.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Sparks flew as the electronic wings scraped a protruding pipe.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
What really sparks curiosity is his natural, undemanding kindness, and the bond forming between him and his new bride — a far cry from the strained marriages that make up the quaint but judgmental village.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
Johan Manzambi: Switzerland international displayed sparks of his undoubted talent and could have had a penalty in the first half.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Coterie hopes the effort drives awareness and sparks dialogue, but also brings more men into the fold as customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Electrical surges caused equipment failures, sent sparks flying from wires, shocked operators, and even started fires.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
Above in the night the sparks from the funnels spiraled upward to join the firmament of stars.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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