frugal
Example Sentences
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But Rome and Berlin have often been at odds, not least over matters of money -- frugal Germany versus debt-laden Italy.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
The companies winning today are those that have localized their supply chains and their design language to match a more frugal, nationalistic and tech-savvy consumer.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026
But even frugal Germany signed on, despite its longstanding opposition to this funding model.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
Resident David Turner, 73, said he was "very frugal" with his heating, adding that he only had the heating on in one room.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025
I was always hard-up for cash, no matter how frugal I tried to be.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
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