as in stinting (on)
to use or give out in stingy amounts
I'd like a baked potato, and don't skimp on the sour cream
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Quarter is the technical term for sparing the lives of enemies who have surrendered.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026 -
The Iran war is sparing no major economy, but one could be hit harder than others.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hochul is declining to take part in the program, which is doling out funding in a statewide race for the first time.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Problem is, history will show that Grier was in over his head because of his lack of conviction on decisions, lackluster drafting and history of doling out bad contracts, while simultaneously letting some of the team’s better free agents walk.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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For Robert Flamerich, who drives from Miami Beach to Doral daily, conserving gas means sacrificing comfort.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Many of Brandix’s facilities operate primarily on solar energy and employ advanced energy optimization systems, helping to maintain continuity while conserving resources.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Skimping (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimping%20%28on%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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