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shoestring

[shoo-string] / ˈʃuˌstrɪŋ /










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The French onion soup arrives deeply savory beneath a cap of melted cheese, while the steak frites pairs a grilled bavette steak with crisp shoestring fries and rich béarnaise.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

The corner of the yard, shaded by mesquite and shoestring willows, had fallen conspicuously quiet.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

He paid for most of the first season himself, a six-figure cost for six episodes produced on a shoestring budget.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

"Back in the day, it was difficult because you're working on a shoestring budget, trying to make things happen," says Painter.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Forced to operate on a shoestring, one black school in Durham squeezed 51 students into a single classroom.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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