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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sparing
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In December, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted her diversion due to mental health issues, sparing her potential jail time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026 -
The administration is sparing only the essentials, according to Gilman.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Stinting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stinting%20%28on%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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