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sparingly

[spair-ing-lee] / ˈspɛər ɪŋ li /






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Highly rated 16-year-old academy defender Marli Salmon is also on the books but is most likely to be used sparingly in cup competitions as he continues to develop.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

There have always been people who drank sparingly or didn’t drink at all.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026

After playing sparingly for three years at Texas A&M, King established himself as a dual threat at Georgia Tech over the last three seasons.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

As a homeowner, explore non-chemical alternatives first, and apply any treatments sparingly and responsibly to minimize harm to beneficial insects and other wildlife.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026

The art of classic prose is to signpost sparingly, as we do in conversation, and with a minimum of metadiscourse.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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