spare
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Yet, unlike any other country, Saudi Arabia has spare capacity, and that means the ability to add 2 million barrels or more to the market “rather quickly,” Yawger said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
The stock market selloff this week has been painful for investors but spare a thought for Elon Musk.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
A win for Scotland against Morocco - who drew 1-1 with Brazil last Saturday in their opening game - will guarantee progression into the next round with a game to spare.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
And unlike past editions when they often gritted their teeth and only eked through, they’ve done it this time with a game to spare.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
So I made a dash for the straight-backed chair beside the small table, but I caught my toe on the spare logs at the fireplace and sent them tumbling.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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