stingy
Example Sentences
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The itemized deduction for donations is becoming slightly more stingy for 2026 taxes.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Paying Griffin is an enormous commitment for a notoriously stingy franchise that has so often served as a glorified farm club for wealthier opponents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
When the Lakers extended their lead to 21 points in the third quarter, they did so, in part, by playing stingy defense.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026
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
Miss Love having worked for Grandpa at his store for two years or more, she must already know he was stingy and set in his ways.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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