as in to deprive (of)
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The United States has stinted its aid until now, but Ukraine itself and its European allies are filling the gaps.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025 -
The spot doesn’t stint on the crazy stunts that have become the franchise’s signature.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
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They’re made of a soft jersey fabric that feels comfortable against the skin, and the high waistband prevents pinching and rolling.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Snipping or pinching off a few old flowers several times a week is much less daunting than waiting for the entire plant to be covered in them.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Apr. 2025
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Citing information from an informant who officials have said is credible, the Department of Homeland Security has alleged that Abrego Garcia is a member of the MS-13 gang, a claim his family and attorneys deny.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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In a scathing order, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit on Thursday denied the Trump administration's effort to appeal an order from a federal judge requiring it to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Three people were arrested and accused of assaulting a taxi cab driver in Norwalk on Thursday after allegedly refusing to pay their cab fare, including one suspect whose alleged combative behavior injured a police officer.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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The suit alleges that ICE agents repeatedly refused to give VML's father her location and denied him the opportunity to speak for more than a minute to VML's mother.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2025
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Guo, the spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, rejected Trump’s assertions suggesting progress toward a trade deal.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Hours before the scheduled execution on Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a final appeal by Mendoza's attorneys to stop the execution.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Niggle (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niggle%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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