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stinting

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verb

present participle of stint

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Adjective
  • Behind, kids are hoisted — careful with that hot chocolate!
    Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
  • After that, Buckley seemed more careful about positioning, doing his best to keep the action in the open while not allowing Covington to close in and work from the clinch.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The novel delights in withholding easy answers.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sometimes withholding information can be a deliberate strategy to encourage employees’ independence.
    Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This pan will pull its weight in the kitchen, doing the work of multiple pans (and minimizing the pieces of cookware cluttering your kitchen) while certainly not skimping on style.
    Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Crafted with low, block heels, genuine leather uppers, padded soles, and a roomy almond toe box, these slip-ons put comfort at the forefront without skimping on style.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • This method enabled competitors to keep their overhead costs low, retaining minimal staff and reducing the risk of product spoilage en route.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Their ability to work miles away from their supervisor would expand the impact and reach of practices while retaining care continuity.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The high price for Yoon’s selfish martial law debacle will be paid over time, in installments, by South Korea’s 51 million people.
    William Pesek, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Warm feelings fueled by the wonder and kindness of the season, inspired by the transformative and timeless experiences of Ebenezer Scrooge who changed from a selfish, penny-pinching grouch, into a generous, happy and altruistic person.
    Eric C. Shuster, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Customers have trusted banks with custody of their assets for centuries, believing a bank vault is safer than keeping wealth under the mattress.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The pair have been keeping busy since the election.
    Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Smart Care can free up valuable storage space, an important function considering most Macs come with miserly amounts of storage.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Sneak-peek images of the one-time-only giveaway souvenirs had quickly been met with ridicule online for their ultra-minimalist design — seen by some as one last miserly indignity directed at a loyal fanbase.
    Laurence Miedema, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • For The Times) Cathedral pressed hard for an equalizer in the final 40 minutes, but senior goalkeeper Chris Stillwell stood tall for the visitors, denying several quality chances from close range.
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • UnitedHealthcare, similar to other big insurers, has faced lawsuits and criticism from regulators, lawmakers and patients alike over allegedly denying claims to maximize their profits.
    Annika Kim Constantino,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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