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parsimonious

[pahr-suh-moh-nee-uhs] / ˌpɑr səˈmoʊ ni əs /


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“It’s not like we’re some tightwads and some parsimonious old Scrooges.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

In the days since the new schedule announcement, vaccine experts have repeatedly pointed out that Denmark is actually the outlier from the “peer” countries for having such a parsimonious schedule.

From Slate • Jan. 9, 2026

Advisers can try to reason with a parsimonious client.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025

Mills was parsimonious while also accounting for Originals' three most dangerous batters.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

My parsimonious father doesn’t understand that a senior in high school shouldn’t have a full-time job.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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