But since then the two men have sparred at times, particularly over the last two budgets.

The two men also sparred on the issue of abortion, a topic that has surfaced only in the closing days of the campaign.

He stood close beside her as they watched his men spar.

The scarcity of female fighters also leads to having men spar with women.

The two men sparred for a moment, gaging one another.

While the two men sparred at times, they collectively put Wall Street on notice.

It became obvious the young man had just been sparring.

The two men also sparred over the war in Iraq and illegal immigration.

The two men have sparred frequently.

In the center of the room, a boxing ring had been set up, and two men were sparring.