cash-strapped

British  

adjective

1. short of money; impoverished

   cash-strapped local authorities

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Example Sentences

The fallout has been personal and immediate: holidays canceled, families unable to bring medicine to aging relatives, and cash-strapped Venezuelans marooned abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ralph Lauren reported better-than-expected quarterly sales last month and raised its forecasts, while Kroger, the grocery giant that owns Ralphs and Food 4 Less, said it sometimes struggles to attract cash-strapped customers.

From Los Angeles Times

Cash-strapped families will no longer receive health care financial assistance and could see their premiums soar -- or be priced out of medical care entirely.

From Barron's

The uptick in high-profile heists is a massive and elusive headache for cash-strapped museums already under pressure to attract tourists and showcase their collections even as they sidestep political tripwires.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cash-strapped buyers may be better positioned to afford a home when mortgage rates drop, while homeowners who bought when rates were higher, such as when the 30-year fixed mortgage rate scraped 8% in 2023, can save money by refinancing.

From Barron's