tightfisted
Example Sentences
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Tightfisted fiscal policies put ceilings on government spending but failed to cut the deficit.
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Tightfisted bankers have begun writing new loans, and some companies are seeing an encouraging increase in orders.
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Tightfisted, my dear fellow!—you never saw such misers.
From David and the Phoenix by Raysor, Joan