use sparingly

Example Sentences

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Since then, the concept has been put to use sparingly — during the gold rush in California, most notably — often drawing allegations of cruelty and neglect, according to a recent study.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 30, 2023

If you're buying ingredients like herbs, which many recipes use sparingly, consider how you can add the extra sprigs into other dishes during the week to eat them before they rot.

From US News • Sep. 1, 2016

Mr Humphrey added, "These bins are available for residents to use sparingly to treat footways in residential areas."

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2010

In terms of technique, belting is a step beyond the chest voice, which sopranos use sparingly — think of the line “Muori!” uttered by Tosca after stabbing Scarpia — because it can strain the voice.

From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2010

The sugar came through in good order, also the white sugar, medicine, and coffee; the latter we use sparingly, mixing it with wheat,—one-third coffee and two-thirds wheat.

From Memories A Record of Personal Experience and Adventure During Four Years of War by Beers, Fannie A.