frugal
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But we have always wanted to lead them to financial self-sufficiency and self-reliance, for them to work for a living, and for them to learn frugal habits.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
“The ‘Turk’ and the ‘whore,’” Mr. Mikhail tells us, were unpopular in New Amsterdam, being outspoken, litigious and—most unpalatably to their frugal neighbors—commercially successful, owning fertile land and a large grove of fruit trees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
So much aspirational frugal cooking quietly assumes you have endless time, energy and executive function to devote to homemade bread, all-day braises and deeply involved kitchen projects.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
What people should know about me is I am a quite frugal person,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
“If we are frugal, the money from the mines will eventually be enough to pay her school fees, Alhaji,” my mother said.
From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince
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