skimp

Example Sentences

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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

Consumers who want to make it to the next paycheck tend to squeeze a bit more out of the bottle, or skimp a little bit on dosing, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

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

Made with sour cream, cream cheese and cheddar that’s flavored with roasted Hatch chiles and jalapeños, the dip doesn’t skimp on dairy or heat.

From Salon • Aug. 7, 2025

“Then you two should go back downstairs and see that the food gets doled out evenly. Keep an eye on that new cook and make sure he doesn’t skimp on filling the bowls.”

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat