straitened

Example Sentences

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Young scientists are naturally reluctant to expose themselves to anti-science obloquy; the straitened condition of the national press has led to mass layoffs of journalists with the knowledge and skill to communicate scientific truths.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

But merchants and analysts said the dollarization boost has proven insufficient in the face of limited credit, a depreciating local currency, higher taxes, straitened public spending amid lower oil income, and rising utility bills.

From Reuters • Sep. 1, 2023

The overall stats are heavily influenced by the biggest clubs, but in straitened times any increase is an achievement.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2023

Accepting that award, Sir the Baptist, one of the album’s producers, addressed the straitened finances of historically Black colleges and universities.

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2023

Knowing we were in straitened circumstances, she brought bags of “old” clothes that looked fairly new to me.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez