as in to skimp (on)
to use or give out in stingy amounts
the entrées would be worth these prices if the restaurant didn't stint on the side dishes so much
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Trump captured attention his first time around, in part, by talking about issues that other candidates scanted: the threat of China, chaos at the southern border.—
NR Editors,
National Review,
22 Dec. 2023 -
For each of the debaters, the session will provide an opportunity for attention that has scanted them during months dominated by news about Trump and his parade of indictments.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Aug. 2023
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Keller and colleagues felt good about the prospects that their reservoirs — essentially full partners with Lake Mead in slaking Phoenix’s thirst — would come through with plenty to spare.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Building contingency into all three is essential—and will spare you considerable frustration later.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Make sure to conserve your tank with these recent freeway closures happening in metro Phoenix.—
Christian Cervantes,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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History finally catches up to the present in The Secret Agent’s final scene, when one of the women tasked with conserving Armando’s testimonies tracks down his now-adult son, Fernando (also played by Moura), to learn more about his family history.—
Michael Snyder,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Stint (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stint%20%28on%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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