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skimp

[skimp] / skɪmp /


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Karia doesn’t skimp on it, but then again, neither did Shakespeare, and the film is faithful, even if nipped and tucked for running time’s sake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Like many advisers, Mallon urges his older clients to prioritize their own needs — and live large — rather than skimp and save so that their heirs inherit more.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

Some providers offering free or low-cost services may skimp on encryption or log your activity.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

If a company wants to attract and retain the talent it needs to thrive, it can’t skimp on compensation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

Having made a special case of Ernest Lawrence in one of his first official acts as Berkeley’s president, Sproul was not about to skimp on his new star’s research budget.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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