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The deficit's history and Trump's record managing it during his first term were not mentioned amid Musk's belt-tightening plea.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
This marks a shift away from the belt-tightening policies that have been in place since 2010 and toward economic stimulus.
—Yun Sun, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2025
Going into last year’s Sundance, there was concern that belt-tightening among the studios and the aftershocks of two Hollywood strikes would dampen the appetite for indie film purchases.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
This unease may lead to cautious hiring practices and belt-tightening measures, such as potential layoffs, particularly in sectors undergoing digital transformation.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
This marks a shift away from the belt-tightening policies that have been in place since 2010 and toward economic stimulus.
—Yun Sun, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2025
Going into last year’s Sundance, there was concern that belt-tightening among the studios and the aftershocks of two Hollywood strikes would dampen the appetite for indie film purchases.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
This unease may lead to cautious hiring practices and belt-tightening measures, such as potential layoffs, particularly in sectors undergoing digital transformation.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Belt-tightening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belt-tightening. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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