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Volatile state revenues are forcing belt-tightening amid constant budget shortfalls.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026 The idea of shooting a tester episode before committing to paying for an entire season is back in vogue during these belt-tightening times.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026 Opponents argue the policy is shrinking the city’s restaurant workforce by forcing belt-tightening and putting establishments out of business.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026 The budget gap needed unexpected belt-tightening and spending only on the essentials.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for belt-tightening