4 Sentences With "more miserly"

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Among those who bowled at least 300 deliveries, only four conceded runs at a more miserly rate. from Economist
Only Arsenal, in 2005-06, reached the final in more miserly fashion, conceding two goals before falling at the final hurdle against Barcelona. from Reuters
This system, known as "superannuation" or "super", has not replaced public pensions altogether, but has allowed the government to make them more miserly. from Economist
Catastrophe strikes when McTeague is debarred from practicing dentistry by the authorities. It becomes clear that before leaving, Marcus has taken revenge on Mac by informing city hall that he has no license or academic degree. McTeague loses his practice and the couple are forced to move into successively poorer quarters, as Trina becomes more and more miserly. Their life together deteriorates, with McTeague escalating in his abuse, until he steals all of Trina's domestic savings (amounting to $400 or roughly $10,000 in 2010 values) and abandons her.