sparingly
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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. 20, 2026
There have always been people who drank sparingly or didn’t drink at all.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
After playing sparingly for three years at Texas A&M, King established himself as a dual threat at Georgia Tech over the last three seasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 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
Our cell phones still have some charge left, but we're using them sparingly and there's no Wi-Fi anyway.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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