* Simple: The doctor spared her any further pain by administering a strong anesthetic.
* With an object: He spared no expense in creating the perfect wedding for his daughter.
* With a negative connotation: The company spared no effort in cutting corners and exploiting its workers.
* In the past tense: We were spared the worst of the storm, but the damage was still significant.
* In a figurative sense: Despite his struggles, he spared himself from despair by clinging to hope.
Let me know if you'd like to see more examples or have a specific scenario in mind!