Meaning & use
sparred
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Engaged in practice fighting, especially boxing, using controlled blows; also used figuratively to mean arguing or bantering.
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The champion sparred with his training partner before the big fight.
The two politicians sparred over tax policy during the debate.
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Sparring is typically a lower-intensity form of fighting practice intended for training rather than causing injury.
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