parsimonious

Example Sentences

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Sir Michael rolled his eyes when asked about his annual listing as Wales' richest person, and said his "very parsimonious" mother, Doris, would bring him back down to earth.

From BBC

Corporate road warriors say European companies can be even more parsimonious.

From The Wall Street Journal

Advisers can try to reason with a parsimonious client.

From MarketWatch

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

From BBC

He ran the theater with love and a parsimonious budget, meaning that the ticket salesperson sometimes also ran the snack stand and tended the projector.

From Los Angeles Times