parsimonious

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parsimonious /ˌpɑr sə ˈmoʊ ni əs/ ?

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In these recessionary times it is very difficult to pry out money for Corporate Social Responsibilities from parsimonious CEO.
Jeff was the most parsimonious of the goalkeepers of the tournament and conceded just one goal.
Joan is so hard pressed for time that she has become parsimonious about spending time even on the social network.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Congress could should correct the court's "parsimonious reading of Title VII."
on May 29, 2007 By: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Source: Guardian Unlimited
"The new Chrysler is being extremely parsimonious, ie cheap," Marchionne said, adding that Chrysler has substantially reduced its fixed costs and increased its cash position to roughly 5.7 billion dollars at the end of September.
on Nov 4, 2009 By: Sergio Marchionne Source: AFP
The measure, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said after receiving a congratulatory phone call from Obama, is "a bold step to move away from that parsimonious interpretation" of the Supreme Court.
on Jan 28, 2009 By: Nancy Pelosi Source: MLive.com