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sparring partner
spar·ring part·ner [ spring prtnər ] (plural spar·ring part·ners)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. somebody who spars with boxer: somebody who spars with a boxer to help in training
2. debating partner: somebody who regularly debates or disputes with somebody else
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