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sparingly
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in a limited or controlled manner
Example
The teacher distributed extra credit points sparingly to encourage consistent effort.
She used the expensive perfume sparingly to make the bottle last longer.
The author used humor sparingly in the novel to highlight specific moments and create impact.
The water supply in the drought-affected region had to be used sparingly to conserve resources.
The chef advised adding salt sparingly to avoid oversalting the dish.
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