belt-tightening
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of belt-tightening
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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But aware of the risks, it has brought in a series of belt-tightening measures - including declaring Wednesdays a public holiday and bringing in fuel rationing.
From BBC
This is the latest in a series of belt-tightening measures undertaken by Asian countries since the war choked off the Strait of Hormuz, which used to carry millions of barrels of oil from the Gulf into the region.
From BBC
Few observers think the union is girding for another showdown, especially at a time when many of its members are struggling to find work amid media consolidation and belt-tightening.
From Los Angeles Times
For investors, the risk lies in misreading this moment as cyclical belt-tightening rather than structural repositioning.
From Barron's
It has also argued that it could turn belt-tightening to its advantage by offering frozen versions of eat-out favorites such as P.F.
From Barron's
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