penny-pinching

"The cheapest option for transportation to school was the bus. "

"Despite the tempting offer, Sarah showed a noticeable reluctance to stay late at the office. "

"The student was reluctant to participate in the class discussion, offering resistance to speaking up. "

"The school's new economy plan focused on using resources more efficiently. "

"His outdated wordprocessing software could not read the files I sent."

"My mother's instance that I finish my homework before dinner was quite strong. "

"The extreme of the workday was the three-hour meeting. "

"The children were scolded for pinching each other."

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

"The family's parsimony was evident in their habit of reusing plastic containers and always looking for sales before buying anything. "