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Doormen and building owners reached a deal late Friday, avoiding a strike but showing how the affordability crunch is squeezing nearly everyone who lives or works in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Their struggle mirrors what is happening in the countryside: a breakdown that is squeezing both producers and consumers at once.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

But LAP, which stands for Life Among People, has also caused a backlash in the German capital from critics who say it is squeezing out local cafes, prompting protests and even vandalism.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

Now Brisbane is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia, and these outer northern suburbs are one of the main places it is squeezing people in.

From BBC • May 7, 2025

The high cost of housing is squeezing middle-class people off the island.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times