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 discovery points to a potential new class of drug targets that could selectively disrupt cancer growth while sparing healthy tissue.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Jan. 2026 -
The Hunt family that owns the Chiefs can stop endangering Native American lives while also sparing audiences from this assault to our eyes and ears by manning up and changing the team’s name, just as the Washington Commanders did.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2026
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To develop the novel energy-conserving deicing method, the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF teamed up with their partners from the EU’s Clean Aviation program, including aircraft manufacturer Airbus and aerospace company Parker-Meggitt.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Practicing sustainable energy-conserving habits is key to proper energy hygiene.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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Preserving income, insurance and retirement Financial security also depends on preserving income and protecting loved ones.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Created during the prolific reign of Louis XIV, the Académie Française has played a significant role in shaping French culture, preserving and updating the country’s language, grammar and usage over time.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the south, Shenzhen was already doling out $70 million a year to support local AI firms and research, while Chengdu, in the west, invested $42 million in a start-up called Zhipu AI to bring a new model-training center and research facility to the city.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
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The funding comes from a $250 million pot of money the Federal Emergency Management Agency is doling out through a new Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems grant program.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Scanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanting. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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