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sparingly

[spair-ing-lee] / ˈspɛər ɪŋ li /






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They drove vans equipped with loudspeakers through the affected areas, urging residents to stay with friends or relatives elsewhere if possible, use mobile phones sparingly and ensure they have torches at hand.

From Barron's

With temperatures expected to fall to as low as -7C on Wednesday, Ukraine's energy operator warned of emergency power shutdowns "in all regions" and urged people to use energy "sparingly".

From BBC

He then transferred to North Carolina State, where he played sparingly over 13 games.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then, she's been a practising member of the LDS - which, among other things, means abiding by a health code that prohibits drinking tea, coffee and alcohol, and eating meat sparingly.

From BBC

Considering where USC stands nearing the end of his fourth season, he prefers the portal only be used sparingly from hereon.

From Los Angeles Times