as in to skimp (on)
to use or give out in stingy amounts
the entrées would be worth these prices if the restaurant didn't stint on the side dishes so much
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By scanting this complexity, Remnick leaves readers with a less than totally satisfying depiction of Obama's encounter with the world of black Chicago.—
Walter Russell Mead,
Foreign Affairs,
1 July 2010 -
Trump captured attention his first time around, in part, by talking about issues that other candidates scanted: the threat of China, chaos at the southern border.—
NR Editors,
National Review,
22 Dec. 2023
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Last year, the two congressmen wrote Chen a letter urging her to spare McMahon prison time, citing his service as a police officer and dedication to his family.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Since October 7th, Israel has publicly pledged to spare nonmilitary infrastructure and personnel.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Add compost, pine bark, or pine straw about 1 to 2 inches deep to conserve moisture and slow down weeds.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Stint (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stint%20%28on%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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