as in saves
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
had to scrimp and save for years in order to be able to afford a house
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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026 -
Ecuador has shot more goals, and met opposition from Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room, credited with 3 saves so far.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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The brain further conserves power by relying on highly efficient biological mechanisms that have been refined through millions of years of evolution.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
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Mulching not only conserves water, requiring less frequent watering, but also helps maintain consistent soil temperature, promoting a healthier growing environment for your roses.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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The exclusive course, which is financially supported by oligarch Oleg Deripaska, a Putin associate, spares no expense.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Selectivity also spares defendants and victims from the prolonged uncertainty of a lingering case.—
Rebecca Dunlea,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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“Scrimps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimps. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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