stint
verb (used without object)
to be frugal; get along on a scanty allowance.
stints
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present tense formof stint (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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A-Baki's close ties with Trump, forged during multiple stints as Ecuador's ambassador to Washington, could help her stand out from a crowded field of eight candidates vying to lead the UN.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
Fried has had two arduous IL stints dealing with a bone bruise on his left elbow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
In case you’ve missed one of the most surprising battles in sports, Kiffin and the Tigers attempted to bring back two players who had already done stints in the NFL.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
He spent 19 years with the company, spanning two different stints, and commanded respect both internally and externally, according to Thill.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
To make sure she kept this job longer than her stints at the hosiery mill, or as a waitress at the Waffle House.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
