frugal
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A "frugal" woman has been hailed a money-saving genius after posting a month's worth of clothing for £2.59 to avoid a £30 luggage charge on a flight.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
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
He’s extremely frugal, the kind of guy who drives the same car for twenty years.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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