cash-strapped
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Washington lifted sanctions on Belarusian potash and encouraged neighboring countries to do the same, allowing exports that would generate some revenue for the cash-strapped country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Caleb said he was told the mace went missing in the 19th Century when some men came from London to become freeman and were so cash-strapped they couldn't afford the fare home.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Traditionally, IPOs helped young, cash-strapped companies raise money to grow.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
Supporters of a new Los Angeles County half-cent sales tax rallied Wednesday to celebrate what they framed as a historic win for the region’s cash-strapped healthcare system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
With stagnant wages and booming consumption, the cash-strapped American masses had a virtually unlimited demand for loans but an uncertain ability to repay them.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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