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Federal workers and contractors will be tightening their wallets as they go without pay, and fewer people are commuting from the suburbs, leaving D.C.’s hospitality industry in a squeeze.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 8, 2025

But he added: "For now, risks are tilted to the upside, and central banks will be tightening policy in response."

From Reuters Feb. 24, 2022

However many shoppers will be tightening the purse strings this autumn and shop prices, as well as availability of products, will be a key focus for consumers.

From BBC Sep. 27, 2021

“People will be tightening their belts,” Dowling said.

From Washington Post Apr. 24, 2020

“Insurers will be tightening up their own coverage and make sports more expensive,” said Robert Boland, who teaches sports law at New York University.

From New York Times Dec. 10, 2012