frugal
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“People have this idea that they will spend less in retirement — that they’ll be more frugal — but that’s not always the case.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
The result is a set of tools including real-time transcription—called Adalat AI—that is frugal in how much computer power it requires.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
It’s a good fit for a frugal moment, with farmer incomes this year projected to come in 24% below their 2022 peak.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
Because in terms of spending alone, this window was by no means frugal.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
It wasn’t just the time and distraction that worried him; although he was frugal, he doubted he would ever make enough money by collecting beetles and writing about coral.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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