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stingy

[stin-jee] / ˈstɪn dʒi /


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The IRS can force employers to withhold more of a person’s paycheck, or step in to file a stingy return on the person’s behalf.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

But turnovers forced by the Bruins’ suddenly stingy perimeter defense seem to turbo-charge them on the other end.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 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

The depictions of Ruth’s uptight and stingy brother Hyacinth and jealous and mother-in-law from hell “old Mrs. Hall” are both hoots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Mother was never stingy about burning incense for Father.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep




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