economize

Example Sentences

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Rubino says she’s aiming to economize as much as possible — and that means everything from buying lower-priced candy in bulk to reusing baskets from previous Easters.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

“Once you get this intense level of demand for these goods in a given geographic region, it makes sense to essentially establish a stocking location nearby to economize on transportation costs,” Miller said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

He pointed to resilient consumer spending, continued business investment, and rising productivity, while acknowledging pressure on lower-income households that are trading down and trying to economize.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

You figure out what wording makes this joke concise, how to economize with words instead of overtalking, like I’m doing right now.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

Helen continued to look for work, and to economize.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen