stingy

Example Sentences

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In terms of allowing opponents into their own 22, Scotland were stingy and ranked first, the problem being that they conceded way too often - 40% of visits ended with a try for their rivals.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

One likely reason for Columbia’s stingy valuation—analysts expect profits to grow just 2% in 2026, although that should accelerate to 8.6% in 2027.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

But as boomer-age parents consider all these matters, it shouldn’t be perceived that they’re being cautious or even stingy with their savings, advisers say.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

New England’s defense looks like something out of Mike Vrabel’s prime years: disciplined, physical, and stingy against the run.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

As if it is not hard enough, the lady of the tree is so stingy she does not offer food, she does not offer water.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads