as in sparing
to use or give out in stingy amounts
don't scant the peanut butter on those sandwiches!
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The World Health Organization called Monday for sparing civilians and healthcare facilities in the Middle East amid the escalating conflict.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Despite boosting his across-the-board tariffs to 15 percent over the weekend, the president’s baseline tariff has kicked in at just 10 percent, sparing trading partners from the full weight of the duty burden that was threatened.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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Take precautions by conserving fuel, water, food, and mobile phone charge, and be prepared for significant disruption.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Advocates raised awareness on the importance of conserving Indiana’s wetlands and grasslands and its correlation with the bird population.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Evidence suggests that taking statins, a cholesterol-lowering medication, could lower the risk of DME by reducing inflammation and preserving the function of blood vessels in the eye.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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Gillespie said the bill would require machines capable of digitally scanning ballots while preserving copies that could be reviewed later if questions arise about the vote count.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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While the transaction was held up internationally due to China’s protests, which had objected to the arrangement due to BlackRock’s American ties, domestic complaints within Panama ended up doling out the blow that prevented the deal from being finalized.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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The version of Senate Bill 270 that passed by the House 61-35 will require mergers for townships that don't meet certain performance criteria, such as doling out township assistance or meeting other regulatory requirements.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Scanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanting. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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