skimping

Example Sentences

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A public debate is raging over for-profit schools, which critics say make money by skimping on playgrounds, libraries and staff.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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

TJ’s Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwiches are made in Canada by a Canadian confectioner — so you know TJ’s isn’t skimping on any maple flavorings.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025

Moreover, the menu prices were quite affordable, without skimping on meal choices.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024

It’s cold here, they’ve been skimping on the heat.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood