as in careful
giving or sharing as little as possible
her pinchpenny parents aren't likely to loan her the money she needs for the down payment
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Adjective
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But turning this moment into lasting advantage will require careful planning, not just short-term opportunism.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Moltbook’s emergence suggests that a future in which bots act autonomously is closer than previously thought.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Recent reporting has put a spotlight on Medicaid fraud and what can happen when large public programs operate without close oversight.—
Miki Kapoor,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But while China has portrayed the renminbi as a convenient and safe currency for global trade, experts said that tight controls on moving money in and out of the country will deter investors and financial institutions from relying too heavily on renminbi reserves.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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But groups like Alpha Omega, which already operate with extremely tight finances, have to prepare for the worst.—
Natalie Wallington,
MLK50,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While she and his working mom (Sarah Snook) are initially seen as culprits, the boy’s selfish father (Jake Lacy, who played similar roles in the dire Moriarty adaptation Apples Never Fall and The White Lotus) turns out to be the guiltiest party of all.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Guys are being selfish, trying to look for their own shots instead of looking for the right shot for the team.—
Tim Reynolds,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Both Szakin and Zuleta agree that walking is one of the best—and cheapest—ways to take it all in.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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At European resorts specifically, renting a week’s worth of gear is often cheaper (and easier) than checking your skis and boot bags onto international flights.—
Erik Buckingham,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Their false claims about getting financially fleeced by Uncle Sam were fueled by a rather sophisticated, albeit deceitful and shameful lobbying campaign, sponsored by greedy gadflies out to make a quick buck.—
Tom Margenau,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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And might the rich get greedy with even Detroit, the best team in the East, entering the bidding war?—
Greg Cote
January 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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What kind of mean girl would confide in me about her husband Evan’s depression and their financial struggles and her estrangement from her father?—
Jen Wang,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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And anyone who spends time on social media has probably seen fellow adults post things that are divisive, mean or inaccurate.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Since 2012, Future Legends has dedicated itself to providing financial support, mentorship, and opportunity to deserving students desirous of attaining a college education on their road to success.—
Rancho Santa Fe Review,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Dec. 2025
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Two other sites under prime consideration are Washington Square Park in Kansas City, fueling the hopes of fans and city leaders desirous for downtown Major League Baseball.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Pinchpenny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinchpenny. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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