stints (on)

present tense third-person singular of stint (on)
as in skimps (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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  • The move spares Rodriguez a punishing cut to 145 but drops him into the sport's deepest, most wrestling-heavy division.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The outcome spares officials the headache of changing their ballot rules just a few months before the 2026 midterm congressional elections.
    Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
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  • The brain further conserves power by relying on highly efficient biological mechanisms that have been refined through millions of years of evolution.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026
  • Mulching not only conserves water, requiring less frequent watering, but also helps maintain consistent soil temperature, promoting a healthier growing environment for your roses.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
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“Stints (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stints%20%28on%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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