spare
verb (used with object)
to refrain from harming or destroying; leave uninjured; forbear to punish, hurt, or destroy.
will be sparing
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future progressiveof spare.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Cheung insisted, even as he outlined a relatively sparse schedule for Mr. Trump,“It would be incorrect to write that he will be sparing retail politics and limiting public appearances.”
From New York Times ● Jul. 4, 2023
The biggest challenge for Tsarnaev's attorney, public defender Miriam Conrad, will be sparing him the death penalty, one observer said.
From Reuters ● Jul. 10, 2013
The reserved, the timid, and persons under suspicion will be sparing of words.
From Dramatic Technique by George Pierce Baker
"Our breakfast will be sparing enough," said Anton to his comrades.
From Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag by Gustav Freytag
"I give it," she said, "to Simontault, who I know will be sparing of none."
From The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. IV. (of V.) by George Saintsbury
