straitening 1 of 2

noun

Definition of straiteningnext
as in pinching

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straitening

2 of 2

verb

present participle of straiten
as in reducing

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  1. reducing
  2. deprivation
  3. privation
  4. belt-tightening
Verb
  • The commissions have until the end of December to come up with recommendations on overhauling institutions such as the police and the judiciary, as well as on reducing corruption and improving public administration.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This approach ensures employees feel included in the process, reducing fear and building trust.
    Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of reducing
Noun
  • The poignant portrayal of the struggles of the woman, the stark caste differences and heart-wrenching deprivation won the film wide critical acclaim.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Studies have also shown relationships between sleep and circadian rhythm deprivation and mental health problems, drug use, speeding, delinquent behaviors, educational performance, and employment salaries.
    Addy Bink, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of deprivation
Noun
  • Economic privation could further encourage violent competition between Syrian armed groups over territory and revenues.
    Sam Heller, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
  • But envisioning the privation that followed, with Panguna shut down, requires little imagination.
    Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Definition of privation
Noun
  • Nexstar Media Group, which has been trimming staff at The CW in recent months, plans to expand those belt-tightening efforts by cutting 2% of its total workforce.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Budget tightening After years of surplus revenues, Tennessee is likely due for some belt-tightening amid a string of underperforming months.
    Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 8 Jan. 2024
Definition of belt-tightening
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