as in stinted (on)
to use or give out in stingy amounts
I'd like a baked potato, and don't skimp on the sour cream
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The Major Oak was spared from the saw and has been protected by a fence since the 1970s.—
Brian Melley,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026 -
Nemacolin was a billionaire’s dream (84 Lumber chain founder Joseph Hardy III) and no expense was spared to turn it into a 2200-acre fantasy land of fun and hospitality.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Scientists have known for years that these cells are remarkably conserved across vertebrates.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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These nuclei are extremely well conserved across different species through evolution, all the way from lampreys to humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Another 85,000 tickets were doled out to fans who could watch the event on giant screens from The Ellipse.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Hanks sported a beard — and doled out some bunny ears — at the sequel's premiere in 1999.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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After excavation was halted, the remains were reinterred, and the site was preserved under the National Park Service.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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The company preserved Pan Am logos and gold paneling, and restored the original reflecting pools.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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“Skimped (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimped%20%28on%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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