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Andy Murray played sparingly for three years in his early 20s, when GB were outside the World Group, but Smith is optimistic Draper will continue to want to play for the team.

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Manager Jimmy Thelin has used him sparingly so far this season, Polvara appearing for a combined 45 minutes as a substitute in Aberdeen's three games before Thursday.

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“It’s like the one pitch I can be late with, and it’s in the zone,” Glasnow said of his sinker, which he had thrown sparingly prior to getting hurt.

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Scottish Water warned customers to use supplies sparingly after the driest start to the year since 1964.

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But experts believe the products should only be used sparingly, are not replacements for homemade meals, and can cause children health problems if used as their main source of nutrition.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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