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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As her mother, Linda Emond's Susan gets only a few moments to shine — and milks every single one for all its worth, doling out wince-worthy advice rooted in real (if outdated) wisdom, as many mothers do.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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Athletes have largely won the freedom to transfer almost at will via the portal, along with the ability to be paid by schools that are now doling out more than $20 million a year to their athletes.—
MARK LONG,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 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 10 Apr. 2026.
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