Sentence examples similar to tightfisted behavior from inspiring English sources

Reporters say they are sometimes driven to aggressive behavior because the White House is so tightfisted with information.

This might be unusual behavior for a billionaire, but Getty was notoriously tightfisted.

These numbers ought to impress even a tightfisted Congress.

Previously generous departments became more tightfisted.

He is notoriously tightfisted and ornery.

Also, a smart girl was tightfisted with her home cooking.

They also offer tightfisted pay packages.

Thieves are notoriously tightfisted with confessions.

Will the Great Recession generation be as tightfisted?

Mr. Rigas is anything but tightfisted, however.

In monetary matters Āghā Moḥammad was tightfisted.