sparring match

Examples (10)

• The young boxer had a tough sparring match this morning.
• His coach scheduled a sparring match every Friday to keep him sharp.
• They ended their intense sparring match with a friendly handshake.
• The political debate felt more like a heated sparring match than a discussion.
• She learned a lot from her first professional sparring match.
• The two rivals engaged in a verbal sparring match during the meeting.
• Before the championship, he needed at least five more sparring matches.
• The gym was quiet except for the sounds of a sparring match in progress.
• It was a good sparring match that helped him test his new techniques.
• Their friendly banter often escalates into a playful sparring match.