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

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Devices such as quantum sensors and navigation systems, which rely on precise timing, will need internal clocks that use energy sparingly.

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Presidents were usually faulted for using the power too sparingly to right wrongs.

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Australian plans have changed - or, at the least, Australia are using that inswinger to the pads more sparingly.

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Chief justices have considerable hiring and firing power, though Newby’s predecessors had used it sparingly, typically replacing only a few top-level appointees.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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