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parsimonious

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


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Their conclusion remains cautious: partner preference is one possible parsimonious mechanism, but it excludes neither demographic bias nor more complex scenarios.

From Science Daily Jul. 7, 2026

“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

Despite the inflow of cash and capital assets, Lawrence kept a parsimonious grip on his kingdom.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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