skimping
Example Sentences
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That hasn’t stopped some people from posting pictures and videos on social media of scrawny sandwiches, accusing the company of skimping on meat portions since Blackstone got involved.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Sometimes I would have asked my mum after we'd ended up in hospital overnight if she could transfer me money as I wasn't expecting to be here, we were skimping to get by," she said.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
Avoid cheaper brands that use refined oils, like vegetable, sunflower and soybean oils, as they’re skimping on both quality and taste.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2025
After any natural disaster, horror stories invariably crop up about insurance companies skimping or dragging their feet on payments to vulnerable homeowners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2025
It’s cold here, they’ve been skimping on the heat.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
