parsimony

Example Sentences

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England's defensive parsimony is allied with attacking potency - they have scored in 19 matches in a row for the first time in more than a century.

From BBC

Or perhaps Goya is taking a small liberty, presenting parsimony in a sly juxtaposition to all that flashy gold embroidery, royal hardware and silk.

From Los Angeles Times

But if there is one way to offset parsimony, it’s with development.

From Seattle Times

China's battered property market, lingering worries over job stability, and government parsimony in wages, pensions and medical benefits are keeping shoppers cautious.

From Reuters

Some members of Congress from both parties seem inclined to pick “now” and “Ukraine” as the time and place to practice parsimony.

From Washington Post