sparingly

Example Sentences

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Ms. Koons uses movement sparingly, in moments such as the arrival of the Stranger and Thorn Rose’s climb to the turret.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

While there is a small stage, it is used sparingly.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Trump is mentioned sparingly, and sometimes only in absentia.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

In the centuries between the Mansfield ruling and that, the offence was sparingly used - maybe as few as 72 times, according to the Law Commission's research.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Under a long list of herbs, there was a notation next to the entry for mugwort: “May be used sparingly for lucid dreams.”

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo