thrift
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He had wanted to meet McGee long before they encountered each other in a San Francisco thrift store last year, and he admires his support for less established artists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Our thrift and willingness to help had somehow become part of their financial strategy.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2026
I am not here to argue that this constitutes thrift.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
"You can save some bucks if you thrift your outfit because you're only going to wear it once," says Keerthana.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The careful development of thrift, patience, high morals, and good manners.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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