as in saving
careful management of material resources
people on fixed incomes are used to practicing economy
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Recent Examples of economy
Though economic development is usually intended to improve the city’s economy by adding jobs and creating business growth, Cantin said sustainability plays a role by pushing access to green jobs, green skills and producing sustainable goods locally.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
We are guided by a single, clear principle: Build an economy that grows the middle class and gives everyone a pathway to work, wages and wealth.
—Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
New Zealand is in need of an economic boost after its economy contracted last year and entered recession territory in the third quarter.
—Holly Ellyatt,dan Murphy, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick of the left-leaning American Immigration Council said the visa provision raises serious constitutional and international relations concerns with potentially sweeping ramifications for the U.S. economy.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
We are guided by a single, clear principle: Build an economy that grows the middle class and gives everyone a pathway to work, wages and wealth.
—Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
New Zealand is in need of an economic boost after its economy contracted last year and entered recession territory in the third quarter.
—Holly Ellyatt,dan Murphy, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick of the left-leaning American Immigration Council said the visa provision raises serious constitutional and international relations concerns with potentially sweeping ramifications for the U.S. economy.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
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The gender and racial economic divide is stark: 38% of women report insufficient emergency savings, compared to just 25% of men.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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These new options may allow you to fine-tune your retirement savings to better align with your investor profile.—
Aaron Cirksena,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Rattigan says that frugality and a commitment to lean operations help to keep tuition costs low.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Beyond the difficulty with horses, this was part of a republican culture that prized physical ruggedness and frugality and derided pompousness.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Dec. 2024
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Lately, the 80-year-old gallerist has set her sights on Isola, a neighborhood just north of the city center that has attracted design workshops, thrift stores, and art studios.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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Wednesday night at Bob’s, there were evacuees from the Hughes fire in Castaic hoping for the best next to a group of young women in thrift store fur and boots, plus a family in sweats beside two guys in black leather jackets.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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