sparingly

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The Swiss National Bank’s scope to weaken the franc is also limited as its policy rate is already at zero and forex interventions are likely to be used sparingly, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Trump is mentioned sparingly, and sometimes only in absentia.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

Consumers have also shown signs of using the paper towels, shampoo and other essentials they do buy more sparingly to conserve supplies.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

The subsequent articulation by his very talented friend Chappell constituted the final phase of acquisition, the triumphal phase, though he used Chappell’s services only sparingly.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson