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sparing in

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spar⋅ing

  [spair-ing]
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–adjective
1. economical (often fol. by in or of).
2. lenient or merciful.
3. scanty; limited.
Origin:
1325–75; ME; see spare, -ing 2

Related forms:
spar⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
spar⋅ing⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. frugal, saving, penurious. 3. meager, sparse.
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