parsimony

Example Sentences

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England's defensive parsimony is allied with attacking potency - they have scored in 19 matches in a row for the first time in more than a century.

From BBC

Or perhaps Goya is taking a small liberty, presenting parsimony in a sly juxtaposition to all that flashy gold embroidery, royal hardware and silk.

From Los Angeles Times

But if there is one way to offset parsimony, it’s with development.

From Seattle Times

Whether Lula would lead from that ecumenical high ground, let alone deliver growth with parsimony, is another matter — and a doubt Lula himself coyly encourages.

From Washington Post

Piggott's parsimony, which ultimately led to a prison sentence for tax evasion, was the stuff of legend.

From BBC