miserly
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On his 50th birthday he writes to his London publisher, insulting his appearance and mocking his miserly advance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 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
England's spinners bowled brilliantly in tandem throughout the innings, giving little away in miserly spells of 3-27 from Sophie Ecclestone, 2-28 for Smith and 1-31 for Dean.
From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025
In our times we have not seen great deeds accomplished except by those who were considered miserly; the others were all wiped out.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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