as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
Ebenezer Scrooge is portrayed as a taskmaster so dedicated to cheeseparing that he would prefer that his employees freeze to death rather than splurge on heat
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Unlike the 13 colonies, East and West Florida were largely unaffected by the British Stamp Act and other taxes that fueled resentment elsewhere because the colonies produced relatively little for the British colonial economy.
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The Iran war has disrupted supply chains for products such as oil and fertilizer, spiking costs and putting pressure on the global economy.
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Inflation continues to pressure consumers The holiday economizing comes as Americans continue to battle inflation, which rose after the COVID-19 pandemic to levels not seen since the 1980s.
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Studies on the psychology of saving have found attaching tangible milestones to financial planning, such as a goal to buy a home, tend to instill better savings habits in young people.
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The remaining 30% is reserved for improving your financial future through saving, investing or paying down debt.
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The headband is flexible for a perfect fit, and the adjustable earcups have plush cushioning to prevent pinching.
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The Maui flip-flops target key pressure points on the sole of the foot to help evenly distribute weight and reduce stress, while the wide toe post is designed to minimize pinching and blisters.
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The cheapness of a people for whom other peoples’ lives are cheap.
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The apparent cheapness of the stock has been an object of frequent commentary.
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Suarez complained of forearm tightness in his pitching arm last week and wasn’t available to throw against the Padres in San Diego.
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Worth noting Catcher Daniel Susac left Thursday’s game due to lower back tightness.
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Substitutes contributed 43 goals during the group stage, an unusually high figure that reflects how managing are treating their squads as bigger player units rather than relying solely on their starting lineup.
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Claudine Ebeid is the executive producer of Atlantic audio, and Andrea Valdez is our managing editor.
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Matching the brain’s ability to learn and energy parsimony isn’t a new idea.
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The 42-year-old former defender’s task will be to bring the same level of parsimony to Marseille’s transfer dealings.
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“Cheeseparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeseparing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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