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

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

The Swiss National Bank’s scope to weaken the franc is also limited as its policy rate is already at zero and forex interventions are likely to be used sparingly, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

They were all day on the long black road, stopping in the afternoon to eat sparingly from their meager supplies.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy