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    Sparks
    noun
    Jared 1789–1866, U.S. historian and editor.
  • sparks
    sparks
    noun
    an electrician
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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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In comparison, the Sparks, without an offensive rebound until the end of the third quarter, were forced to make perfect shots, though that was far from the team’s grasp.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

So as the Sparks fell further behind, the holes left by the injured Cameron Brink and Kelsey Plum widened.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

The Sparks are going to have to get through another stretch without Kelsey Plum.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts spoke highly of her team’s locker room pregame, even as L.A. entered riding a two-game losing streak.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Sparks flew up as Con broke apart one of the burning pieces of wood.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

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