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frugality

[froo-gal-i-tee] / fruˈgæl ɪ ti /


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Deloitte’s Food Frugality Index measures the adoption of several cost-saving behaviors.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2023

Frugality was also a trait learned on the family farm during the Great Depression of the 1930s.

From Washington Times • Nov. 28, 2020

There were a dozen more virtues on his list— Temperance, Silence, Resolution, Frugality, Industry, Sincerity, Justice, Moderation, Cleanliness, Tranquility, Chastity, and Humility— but he recognized his limits.

From Time • Jul. 10, 2015

Frugality is an ingrained habit among German shoppers, and the businesses that will do best out of their increased confidence may be those that appeal to their desire for a bargain.

From Economist • Jun. 25, 2015

Frugality Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.

From Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes by Jorgenson, Chester E.




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