as in stinting (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 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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There will be an Italian gelato machine whipping up fresh ice cream, a station spraying 24-karat gold onto miniature chocolate Oscars, and a live izakaya doling out traditional Japanese bites, as reported by Reuters.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie sat in their Hawaiian thrones mostly doling out compliments.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 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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“Skimping (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimping%20%28on%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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