And, secondly, many take umbrage at being told what they can and can't do in their "spare" time.

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Since I don't have a lot of cash or time to spare, I have not been able to keep it up very well.

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But proximity to the posh highlands resort didn't spare Wambugu and her nine brothers and sisters from going a day or two at a time without eating.

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The group often spent spare time playing Guitar Hero or watching Disney movies, although the student wasn't certain Mr. Holmes always attended.

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