as in spares
to use or give out in stingy amounts
don't scant the peanut butter on those sandwiches!
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The Don Carlos Marbella spares no expense in providing every conceivable comfort to make its guests’ stay unique, which is why the materials used in its recent refurbishment are all of the very highest quality, providing the guest rooms with the feel of a luxury home.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Reducing preventable complications spares patients unnecessary suffering and lowers costs for families, employers, and insurers alike.—
Mathias P. Bostrom,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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This approach conserves underground water resources.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Regular descaling helps prevent costly repairs, extends the lifespan of your washing machine, and conserves energy.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
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By emphasizing local voices and sustainable operations (the store is 100% solar powered), Antigone preserves Tucson’s rugged soul.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Extension preserves an energy source South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster commented on the decision, stating that the extension preserves an energy source that the state relies on as demand grows.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Scants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scants. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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