frugal
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The result is a set of tools including real-time transcription—called Adalat AI—that is frugal in how much computer power it requires.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
It’s a good fit for a frugal moment, with farmer incomes this year projected to come in 24% below their 2022 peak.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
Because in terms of spending alone, this window was by no means frugal.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
The companies winning today are those that have localized their supply chains and their design language to match a more frugal, nationalistic and tech-savvy consumer.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026
“If we are frugal, the money from the mines will eventually be enough to pay her school fees, Alhaji,” my mother said.
From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince
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"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
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