frugal

Example Sentences

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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

But Rome and Berlin have often been at odds, not least over matters of money -- frugal Germany versus debt-laden Italy.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

After spending more than £1.1bn since 2023, new regulations announced by the country's ministry of sport in July 2025 means clubs have switched to a more frugal and financially sustainable model.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

My wife does not approve of these frugal lifestyle changes.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

He’s extremely frugal, the kind of guy who drives the same car for twenty years.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah