sparingly
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Intertitle cards bridged some comprehension gaps, but skilled directors used them sparingly.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
Highly rated 16-year-old academy defender Marli Salmon is also on the books but is most likely to be used sparingly in cup competitions as he continues to develop.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
As a homeowner, explore non-chemical alternatives first, and apply any treatments sparingly and responsibly to minimize harm to beneficial insects and other wildlife.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Flashlights should be used sparingly, so as not to disrupt them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
And I could see by Farrow’s pained expression that the time-tested and sparingly applied Ryan Dean West pee-tear scam worked beautifully.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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