sparingly

Example Sentences

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The court cites statements from the 1960s General Assembly debates saying that constitutions were meant to be changed only sparingly.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

It even suggested I “use options or hedges sparingly if downside protection is affordable.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Ex-England defender Nathaniel Clyne, 35, in his second spell at Selhurst Park, has been used sparingly this term.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

While there is a small stage, it is used sparingly.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

That’s how I learned that being brave is sometimes the most dangerous thing to be, that it’s a trait to be used sparingly.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse