straitened

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But merchants and analysts said the dollarization boost has proven insufficient in the face of limited credit, a depreciating local currency, higher taxes, straitened public spending amid lower oil income, and rising utility bills.

From Reuters • Sep. 1, 2023

The overall stats are heavily influenced by the biggest clubs, but in straitened times any increase is an achievement.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2023

But under straitened national circumstances, all the pomp strikes a sour note for some.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2023

A one-woman show like “Consent” is also relatively cheap to produce and tour, no small advantage in straitened times for the arts.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022

There Glenn was raised in permanently straitened means, for his father never again found steady work.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik