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adj. - Avoiding waste.

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Usage examples (33)
  • My dear John - Thanks for your kind attention in sparing me as much as possible all alarm and anxiety.
  • Many patients are over 40% weight loss, with no surgery, and many with surgery, or post protein sparing diets.
  • Roth: Children are entirely more open and receptive to the idea of sparing the lives of animals.
  • Don't be afraid of saying what you really think, "he added scornfully," with the notion of sparing me.
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