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[skimp] / skɪmp /


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“We tend not to see farmers skimp on seeds,” Andrews says.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Karia doesn’t skimp on it, but then again, neither did Shakespeare, and the film is faithful, even if nipped and tucked for running time’s sake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

WSJ | Buy Side: The best cheap car insurance companies offer low rates but don’t skimp on coverage options.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

“After spending all this money, why skimp on the doorframe?”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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