miserly
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On his 50th birthday he writes to his London publisher, insulting his appearance and mocking his miserly advance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
Known as “The Witch of Wall Street” for her miserly ways, Green quietly bailed out New York City in the early 1900s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
First published in 1843, A Christmas Carol tells the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who hates Christmas, but is transformed after a series of ghostly visits.
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025
He bowled 34 wicketless overs for 78 and rarely looked a threat albeit his economy was still a miserly 2.29.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025
In this way he appears as generous to all those from whom he takes nothing, who are countless, and as miserly to all those to whom he gives nothing, who are few.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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