as in skimping (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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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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“Stinting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stinting%20%28on%29. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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