skimp
Example Sentences
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“We tend not to see farmers skimp on seeds,” Andrews says.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Like many advisers, Mallon urges his older clients to prioritize their own needs — and live large — rather than skimp and save so that their heirs inherit more.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026
If a company wants to attract and retain the talent it needs to thrive, it can’t skimp on compensation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025
Which are expensive and the reason some polls skimp on the number of people they interview.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025
“Then you two should go back downstairs and see that the food gets doled out evenly. Keep an eye on that new cook and make sure he doesn’t skimp on filling the bowls.”
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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