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Example sentences for: sparring

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Every article also interprets the furious GOP-Democratic sparring as a depressing harbinger.
When sparring with peer A she may utter screams that recruit massive support to defeat A. But against peer B she can scream her lungs out and nothing happens.
The LAT calls Clinton's comments part of "sparring" between the parties, and says he "returned to the political offensive Saturday."
The debate included little sparring and much criticism of George W. Bush for not showing up.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also spoke up for President Mohammed Khatami, usually his sparring partner, who has been trying to bring the government, police, and judiciary in line with law.