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US
/ˈspɛɹɪŋ/
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[ UK /spˈeəɹɪŋ/ ]
[ UK /spˈeəɹɪŋ/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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avoiding waste
sparing in their use of heat and light
an economical shopper
a frugal lunch
`scotch' is used only informally
a frugal farmer
thrifty because they remember the great Depression
an economical meal
stinting in bestowing gifts
a sparing father and a spending son
How To Use sparing In A Sentence
- Its unsparing account of an atrocious crime is offset by admirable dramatic restraint. Times, Sunday Times
- Sparing us all the obligatory arguments about Ford “defining the American West” with his sweeping, desolate camera shots and Wayne’s anabashedly American Americanness, there’s just no denying that Ford and Wayne — tag team partners on more than 20 films — are simply one of the most prolific duos in celluloid history. Top 10 Actor / Director Tandems In Movie History | Best Week Ever
- The authors point out that prolactin sparing atypical antipsychotics offer a new management strategy for antipsychotic induced hyperprolactinaemia.
- It sounds an odd pairing but used sparingly, the earthy, pungent and aromatic flavour of sage adds rich warmth to simply cooked white fish. Times, Sunday Times
- Aerosol resist coating too thick: - increase exposure time or use spray more sparingly.
- Some writers have suggested that electric prods should never be used or should be used sparingly.
- Kerry stopped short of offering McCain the job, sparing himself an outright rejection that would make his eventual running mate look like a second choice.
- The king's persistency in begging her not to veil so austerely a face which the gods had made for the admiration of men, his evident vexation upon her refusal to appear in Greek costume at the sacrifices and public solemnities, his unsparing raillery at what he termed her barbarian shyness, all tended to convince her that the young King Candaules
- Time and again, in prose unsparing and unsentimental, Liz has allowed readers a peek into her own mental health struggles.
- Even domestically grown wasabi is a rare treat, and should be used sparingly. December « 2008 « Off The Broiler