stingy
Example Sentences
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She said that I was stingy and mean, an outcast at life’s rich feast.
McDavid will somehow need to break through Florida’s stingy defense that has stifled opponents throughout the playoffs.
From Seattle Times
Although companies such as Disney are stingy with detailed information on their streaming audiences, Nielsen data indicates that Hulu has recently given “Grey’s” a boost.
From Los Angeles Times
This week, however, is his first major with the players from the regular tour — a well-used mulligan in a game that is stingy about second chances.
From Seattle Times
Its surprisingly stingy performance led to a 43-28 win for the defense, which hadn’t seen many moral victories over the past two seasons.
From Los Angeles Times
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