shoestring
Example Sentences
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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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