skimp

Example Sentences

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It’s what I like to call a maximalist egg — an egg, whether omelet, scrambled, or even hard-boiled, that doesn’t skimp on anything.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: The best cheap car insurance providers offer low rates but don’t skimp on coverage options.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

It may be “close to a breaking point. its board of directors need to wake up and realize that they can’t skimp on investments,” Harteveldt said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

Janis James, chief executive of Good Egg Safety, urged parents not to "skimp" on cash when purchasing car seats for children.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

“After spending all this money, why skimp on the doorframe?”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss