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Meanings of cheeseparing in English

Giving or spending with reluctance.

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        Even so, Moldova's parliamentary majority and government remain close allies of Europe.
        Reuters
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        However, FMC said it still expects the deal to close this year.
        Reuters
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        The result of that saw many companies close and numerous jobs lost.
        The South African
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        Aid groups say health services across the country are close to collapse.
        Reuters
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        As a result, the government lost just over close to R16 million.
        The South African
        1
        Therefore, companies offering content will be in demand in the near future.
        Reuters
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        Incidents of violence were reported as demonstrators confronted police near government offices.
        Reuters
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        Europe in particular will be keen to near-source as much as possible.
        Independent.ie
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        However, the 2008 winter ice extent was near the year long-term average.
        The Guardian
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        Go and direct traffic; let no press or public near the house.
        The Magician
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        There's 'Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.' That's one of them.
        Reuters
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        Although skinny and in need of food, there were no obvious wounds.
        The spurned viscountess
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        I hope the skinny branch is strong enough to hold my weight.
        Angelfall
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        Spain are in their new kit: cravats, neckerchiefs and red skinny jeans.
        The Guardian
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        Dozens of long, skinny, single-story warehouses run parallel down toward the water.
        Snow Crash
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        Amerigo Bonasera had found this solution to the problem unseemly and penny-pinching.
        The Godfather
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        But no way was I falling for this guy's penny-pinching con job.
        Sister Mine
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        Some beach vendors say sales have sunk and complain about penny-pinching visitors.
        Reuters
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        Gateway's solution for the penny-pinching gamer set is the P-6831 FX.
        Wired
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        Tough times call for stiff drinks, penny-pinching, and a few more stiff drinks.
        Wired
        Usage of cheeseparing in English
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        And she, good woman, was unused to cheeseparing.
        Australia Felix
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        Poor things, they need a father: and I am tired of this miserable, scraping, cheeseparing life that you are so fond of.
        A True Friend: A Novel
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        The chimney, though rarely used, in accordance with Montaul's cheeseparing ways that begrudged the purchase of any fuel, was still caked with soot.
        Rogues
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        He wasn't old enough to recall the cheeseparing the Army had had to put up with during the dark years after the War of Secession.
        American empire: blood and iron
        Cheeseparing through the time