economize

Example Sentences

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Banks would economize on their reserve holdings and, in turn, depend less on reserves.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

“Our strategy is to economize on the less important stuff but never save money on the stuff that really matters,” said Terekh, who used to run a company manufacturing furniture for Ukraine’s middle class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Even if some consumers are feeling skittish about Thanksgiving, experts are quick to point out there are always ways to economize for the holiday.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025

You figure out what wording makes this joke concise, how to economize with words instead of overtalking, like I’m doing right now.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

It irritated her, but she was ashamed to confess it, and now and then she tried to console herself by buying something pretty, so that Sallie needn’t think she had to economize.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott