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shoestring

[shoo-string] / ˈʃuˌstrɪŋ /










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Because Lululemon was running on a shoestring budget, Wilson rented one hotel room for them to share, with separate beds.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

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

"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

Silicon Valley startups are setting up open models, with some operating on shoestring budgets because of limited interest from venture capitalists.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 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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