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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And in a social media obsessed society often reduced to a cacophony of complaints, the back-to-back American League Cy Young award winner should be spared the cynicism that, regardless of his choice, is certain to come his way.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026 -
The affordability crisis hitting consumers has not spared childcare providers, further adding to the financial burden on families.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The state has conserved 70 acres of coastal land in Portsmouth thanks to settlement funds from an oil spill that marred area waters more than 20 years ago.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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Atlanta Track Club Galloway believed walking during a run reduced the risk of injury, conserved energy and kept confidence afloat.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Coach Todd Golden was front and center as the team doled out hats and T-shirts and cut down nets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The punishment includes the NCAA’s automatic one-game suspension for fighting, plus an additional two games doled out by the Big East.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
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Carefully preserved for more than 200 years, the rare artifacts are valued at $150,000 and $80,000, respectively.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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Much of its limestone facing was preserved for use in the new 30th Street bridge.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Skimped (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimped%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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