miserly
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They also each serve the same purpose: to keep the public distant, confused, and grateful for whatever miserly scraps of information the justices deign to release to us.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
Bumrah has only been hit for three sixes across the entire tournament and his miserly economy rate heaps pressure onto the remaining 16 overs of a match.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
Known as “The Witch of Wall Street” for her miserly ways, Green quietly bailed out New York City in the early 1900s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
Jason Behrendorff set the tone for an impressive Oval Invincibles bowling and fielding effort with a miserly 10-ball opening set.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2025
“I will be very miserly with my new gas cylinders,” Aunty Ifeoma said, smiling, when she saw me.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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