straiten
Example Sentences
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If their circumstances are straitened, dreaming is free; Issa and Anton build an imaginary future for him on the basis of watching a dot move on a GPS map.
From Los Angeles Times
Alfie may never realize his romantic fantasies, but his Romanticism transcends his straitened horizons.
From Los Angeles Times
Nigeria is currently facing straitened economic times and many are desperate to find a way to boost their income.
From BBC
At the same time, with the country’s straitened economy, parties are reluctant to be seen to be making unfunded spending commitments on anything, including green initiatives.
From BBC
It makes sense that the industry should want to express its gratitude for shows that have managed — particularly in these straitened times — to pull in audiences from outside the usual theatergoing demographic.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
