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    cash-strapped

    US /kæʃ stræpt/

    ・

    UK /kæʃ stræpt/

    A2
    adj.AdjectiveHaving little money; short of cash.
    The cash-strapped company was forced to declare bankruptcy.
    adj.AdjectiveExperiencing a shortage of money.
    Many public schools are cash-strapped due to budget cuts.
    adj.AdjectiveHaving financial difficulties; lacking sufficient funds.
    As a cash-strapped student, I often had to eat instant noodles.

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    Why Tourists Are Flocking to Afghanistan Now

    24:12Why Tourists Are Flocking to Afghanistan Now
    • Influencers bring in hard currency for their cash strapped regime and most often bring a positive coverage of the country out that is carefully curated by the Taliban while they're there, which the Taliban views as being helpful towards improving their overall international image and legitimacy.

      Influencers bring in hard currency for their cash strapped regime and most often bring a positive coverage of the country out that is carefully curated by the Taliban while they're there, which the Taliban views as being helpful towards improving their overall international image and legitimacy.

    • Influencers bring in hard currency for their cash-strapped regime and most often bring a positive coverage of the country out that is carefully curated by the Taliban while they're there, which the Taliban views as being helpful towards improving their overall international image and legitimacy.

      Influencers bring in hard currency for their cash-strapped regime and most often bring a positive coverage of the country out that is carefully curated by the Taliban while they're there, which the Taliban views as being helpful towards improving their overall international image and legitimacy.

    B1

    How Toyota Changed The Way We Make Things

    04:52How Toyota Changed The Way We Make Things
    • but knew that in cash-strapped Japan companies didn't have the resources for such a system;

      but knew that in cash-strapped Japan companies didn't have the resources for such a system;

    • They visited Ford's River Rouge plant in Michigan and were impressed by the scale of the operation, but knew that in cash-strapped Japan, companies didn't have the resources for such a system.

      They visited Ford's River Rouge plant in Michigan and were impressed by the scale of the operation, but knew that in cash-strapped Japan, companies didn't have the resources for such a system.

    B1

    Why the rise of the electric scooter has been a bumpy ride

    09:29Why the rise of the electric scooter has been a bumpy ride
    • So, that's 350 cities that are cash-strapped already, that are making climate commitments that often come with costs.

      So, that's 350 cities that are cash-strapped already, that are making climate commitments that often come with costs.

    • ANDREW SAVAGE: So that's 350 cities that are cash-strapped already that are making climate

      ANDREW SAVAGE: So that's 350 cities that are cash-strapped already that are making climate

    B1

    Sectors Up Close: High oil prices 'kicking the consumer while they're down'

    06:11Sectors Up Close: High oil prices 'kicking the consumer while they're down'
    • What does a more cash strapped shopper then mean for consumer goods companies and retailers?

      What does a more cash strapped shopper then mean for consumer goods companies and retailers?

    • What does a more cash-strapped shopper then mean for consumer goods companies and retailers?

      What does a more cash-strapped shopper then mean for consumer goods companies and retailers?

    B1

    Is the Era of Low Cost Airlines Over?

    09:12Is the Era of Low Cost Airlines Over?
    • In this increasingly insecure economic environment, cash-strapped consumers are choosing to avoid big discretionary costs like holidays and air travel.

      In this increasingly insecure economic environment, cash-strapped consumers are choosing to avoid big discretionary costs like holidays and air travel.

    B1

    Why Outlet Malls Are Struggling In The U.S.

    09:23Why Outlet Malls Are Struggling In The U.S.
    • If you're like most Americans, somewhat cash strapped, you're probably looking for deals.

      If you're like most Americans, somewhat cash strapped, you're probably looking for deals.

    B1

    What Is Spaving And How It’s Hurting Americans

    08:02What Is Spaving And How It’s Hurting Americans
    • And it's especially attractive to cash-strapped Americans during high-inflationary times.

      And it's especially attractive to cash-strapped Americans during high-inflationary times.

    B1

    Why Fast Food Chains Like McDonald’s, Wendy’s And Taco Bell Brought Back Value Meals

    05:33Why Fast Food Chains Like McDonald’s, Wendy’s And Taco Bell Brought Back Value Meals
    • With the price of fast food skyrocketing, cash-strapped consumers have pulled back on their restaurant spend.

      With the price of fast food skyrocketing, cash-strapped consumers have pulled back on their restaurant spend.

    B1

    How Starbucks Became An $80B Business

    07:40How Starbucks Became An $80B Business
    • as cash-strapped consumers backed away from pricey coffee habits.

      as cash-strapped consumers backed away from pricey coffee habits.

    B1

    Adam Ruins Everything - The Shocking Way Private Prisons Make Money

    04:41Adam Ruins Everything - The Shocking Way Private Prisons Make Money
    • Fines like that incentivize cash-strapped states to keep people in prison as long as possible.

      Fines like that incentivize cash-strapped states to keep people in prison as long as possible.

    B1