as in to deprive (of)
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The United States has stinted its aid until now, but Ukraine itself and its European allies are filling the gaps.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025 -
The spot doesn’t stint on the crazy stunts that have become the franchise’s signature.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
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While Walter always pinched pennies, Bessie’s generosity was legendary, especially with the people who worked there.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
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The non-drying, see-through patches are packed with hydrocolloids to draw out gunk from your blemishes and keep you from picking, pinching, and making every aspect of your breakout 100 times worse.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2025
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Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, citing Trump's executive order that the U.S. now only recognizes two sexes, male and female, says if the gender listed on an applicant's passport does not match their gender assigned at birth, their travel permit or visa application can be denied.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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The original post about Hailey's like has seemingly been removed and the model has denied the allegations through a rep.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, as more businesses standardize their policies, the number of remote-friendly companies will shrink, leaving fewer options for workers who refuse to return.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Could a visa holder refusing to refer to the Gulf of America face a similar fate as Khalil?—
Bastiaan Vanacker,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Gaga rejects a string of Latin suitors — Alejandro, Fernando, Roberto — via melodies that evoke ABBA and Madonna, over a thumping beat, like Ace of Base gone EDM.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Supreme Court Justice Roberts rejects Trump’s call for impeaching a judge who ruled against his deportation plans.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Niggle (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niggle%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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