as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
longing for the occasional luxury, they bitterly complained about their father's tightfistedness
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Noun
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These payments can be used to grow local economies and finance micro-enterprises.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025 -
When property values go up in a TIF district, the extra tax money, which would help fund services such as public schools, is instead used for things such as new buildings, infrastructure or job programs aimed at boosting the local economy.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The Energy and Commerce Committee was directed to find $880 billion in savings.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Most importantly, these conversations can help break down the misperception that the CPO’s strategic value can only be found in cost savings while fostering more holistic collaboration opportunities.—
M. Todd Abner,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Tightfistedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tightfistedness. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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