be stingy
Example Sentences
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It continued to be stingy on that end Saturday, as Oklahoma State shot 36.0% from the floor, 3 of 18 behind the arc.
From Fox News • Dec. 19, 2021
Once you make it yourself, don’t be stingy by keeping it to yourself.
From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2021
Any decision Dipoto makes must be cleared by his bosses, and now isn’t the time to be stingy or scared.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2021
Looking ahead, she knows she won’t have to be stingy when moving day arrives.
From New York Times • Aug. 4, 2017
On top of the cheese put your crushed potato chips-don’t be stingy with the potato chips.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
