Laura and Bernard were, by Wood's account, a sparring but companionate couple.

按照伍德的描述，劳拉和伯纳德是虽有争吵，但基本是和睦的一对。

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In Tae Kwon Do, the extra endurance really gave a boost to my sparring skills as well.

在跆拳道方面，额外的耐力也让我的拳击技术大有长进。

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But already the leaders of the military campaign are sparring ahead of an election due next year.

但是这场军事行动的领导人们却在争论着即将于明年举行的大选。

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Obama administration officials said they don't want to get involved in verbal sparring with North Korea but they did call its latest threats provocative and say Pyongyang stands only to further isolate itself from the world community if it follows through with them.

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The fights themselves are relatively civil, bearing closer resemblance to martial arts sparring than uninhibited brawls.

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So, look, there will be plenty of time for the political sparring and the back-and-forth.

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The final 30 minutes are spent sparring in five-minute rounds, an intense cardio workout.

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