sparingly
Example Sentences
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There have always been people who drank sparingly or didn’t drink at all.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
After playing sparingly for three years at Texas A&M, King established himself as a dual threat at Georgia Tech over the last three seasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 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
He’s tiny and delicate, with a full head of black hair, sleeping, wrapped in a blanket printed sparingly with rubber ducks.
From Slate ● Jul. 19, 2026
Tell not her ladyship, and send the word around that the water must be used sparingly, or ’twill not last the week out, even for drinking.”
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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