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3 | 29% | 12 | Admiring and seeking to emulate someone successful | |
Someone Once Contrived To Emulate 1 Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ECONOMISE" which means:
- verb
- • Spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
- • Use cautiously and frugally
An example sentence would be:
- • "He decided to economise by buying groceries in bulk."
- • "They are trying to economise on their monthly expenses."
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