Sentence examples for strained purse strings from inspiring English sources

The jump in oil is fueling a rise in gasoline costs, and pulling on the already strained purse strings of U.S. consumers, who may be in store for even tougher times ahead.

"They hold the purse strings.

With purse strings come other strings.

But control the purse strings?

Congress holds the purse strings.

But all are tightening the purse strings.

Especially the supporter with the purse strings.

Congressional lawmakers "control the purse strings.

"Religious men hold the purse strings now.

Those with the purse strings demand it.

Then there are the purse strings.