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shoestring

[shoo-string] / ˈʃuˌstrɪŋ /










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

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 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

It boasts two great lead performances, and its shoestring budget makes the entire production all the more impressive.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

In fact, the nine most efficient teams on that basis all missed the playoffs and merely managed to be not completely terrible on shoestring budgets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Although funds for chemical control came in never-ending streams, the biologists of the Illinois Natural History Survey who attempted to measure the damage to wildlife had to operate on a financial shoestring.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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