Thesaurus / shoestring
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During his decade in Oakland, Melvin became one of the more respected managers in either league, a veteran known for a steady hand and getting the most out of an Athletics’ roster annually compiled on a shoestring budget.
BOB MELVIN LED THE STINGY A’S FOR YEARS. IN 2022, HE’LL HAVE A NEW CHALLENGE: A WELL-PAID ROSTER.CHELSEA JANESOCTOBER 29, 2021WASHINGTON POSTAmazonIf you’re starting a podcast on a shoestring budget, don’t worry.
BEST PODCAST MICROPHONE: FIND THE RIGHT GEAR TO BE YOUR VOICE’S BEST FRIENDBILLY CADDENJUNE 16, 2021POPULAR-SCIENCEShe worked tirelessly on a shoestring budget with a staff that peaked around three to identify and set free innocent men behind bars.
WITH 12 MEN EXONERATED, THE FORCE BEHIND MARYLAND’S INNOCENCE PROJECT HANGS IT UPTIM PRUDENTEJUNE 3, 2021WASHINGTON POSTWORDS RELATED TO SHOESTRING
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