belt-tightening
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The latest round of belt-tightening across Hollywood has now reached the Happiest Place on Earth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
The belt-tightening measures have not reassured investors, with the stock shedding 26 percent of its value since the start of this year.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Wolfe doesn’t have to leave home to find tales of belt-tightening; she’s feeling the pinch herself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
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 ● Mar. 24, 2026
But growing AI adoption, softening consumer and corporate spending, and belt-tightening driven by higher costs likely played a role as well.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2025
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