spare
verb (used with object)
to refrain from harming or destroying; leave uninjured; forbear to punish, hurt, or destroy.
will spare
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future tenseof spare.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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The tariff relief will spare the U.S. pharmaceutical industry and consumers, not only the Brits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025
"We will not compromise on this and will spare no effort until we return all of the deceased hostages, every last one of them," the statement said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2025
It is hoped the tool, dubbed "Consult", will spare civil servants from similar time-consuming tasks in future, and save taxpayers an estimated £20m.
From BBC ● May 13, 2025
“You have embraced my vision of society. I will spare no effort for more jobs, more purchasing power, more access to basic services at all levels.”
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 31, 2023
‘Are you hungry, Sméagol? We have very little to share, but we will spare you what we can.’
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
