belt-tightening

Example Sentences

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During several stretches since the pandemic, however, deep drops in sentiment haven’t corresponded with any real belt-tightening by shoppers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The low unemployment will help keep households afloat, but expect some belt-tightening to start taking place by May—especially if price pressures remain elevated.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The company is dealing with a belt-tightening consumer base and a weaker housing market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 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

The region’s slowdown has been brutal: the twin strikes of 2023, studio belt-tightening, productions lured out of state and wildfires that shuttered work this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2025