stinginess
Example Sentences
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Indeed, they are enshrined in the stinginess of American governmental support for the arts, which remains a pittance.
From New York Times
But some can’t resist comparing what they say has been China’s generosity with American stinginess.
From Washington Times
The anti-government stinginess of traditional conservatism, along with the fear of losing social status held by many white people, now broadly associated with Trumpism, have long been connected.
From New York Times
Adding to the distress was the state’s relative stinginess: Florida provides among the lowest weekly benefits of any state and the briefest time the jobless could receive benefits - just 12 weeks.
From Washington Times
For living proof of the damage that comes from such stinginess, just look to the sorry state of my own generation.
From Washington Post
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