Example Sentences

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The gorgeous simplicity belies the care taken — this is Edomae-style sushi, with seasonal fish painstakingly marinated or cured, stintingly adorned with intense intention.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 11, 2022

Do not undertake to go trouting stintingly equipped, which is not saying that you are to dress and act like a circus clown.

From The Determined Angler and the Brook Trout an anthological volume of trout fishing, trout histories, trout lore, trout resorts, and trout tackle by Bradford, Charles Barker

To whom a glance or word avails to hint His proper errand; and—as glimpses only Do only serve to whet the wish to see— Awakens interest to hear the tale So stintingly that’s told. 

From The Love-chase by Morley, Henry