sparingly
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He was sidelined much of his rookie season because of a shoulder injury, and was subsequently used sparingly the next three seasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Highly-rated 16-year-old academy defender Marli Salmon is also on the books, but is most likely to be used sparingly in cup competitions as he continues to develop.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
There have always been people who drank sparingly or didn’t drink at all.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
As a homeowner, explore non-chemical alternatives first, and apply any treatments sparingly and responsibly to minimize harm to beneficial insects and other wildlife.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
They ate breakfast with the giant: he pulled whole cows and sheep from his provision bag and crunched them down; the three companions ate more sparingly.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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