sparingly

Example Sentences

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Trump is mentioned sparingly, and sometimes only in absentia.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

But the narration is delivered lightly and sparingly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 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

Ameila was still living in Virginia which meant they were only able to visit each other sparingly.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

My sense of humor had always measured up to everyone else’s; but timid, introverted me, I showed it sparingly: I was a smiler.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli