sparingly
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Ukraine has used its two domestically produced cruise missiles sparingly, given their expense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Intertitle cards bridged some comprehension gaps, but skilled directors used them sparingly.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 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
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 knew his clumsy abortions and the little brown pennies he gave sparingly for alms.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
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