71.   Opposition lawmakers want the federal government to tighten its belt, getting rid of obscure agencies and reducing the salaries and perks of top officials.

72.   A cheaper peso would make imports more expensive, forcing Mexico to tighten its belt or suffer higher inflation.

73.   Amid a serious economic recession, South Korean consumers tightened their belts last year, cutting spending on cars and other luxury items.

74.   Although leading agencies have tightened their belts and laid off staff, the measures cannot cope with the sharp drop in revenue.

75.   Analysts showed little concern Wednesday over prospects that weak oil prices may force Mexico to further tighten its belt.

76.   And though tough economic times are forcing many Japanese to tighten their belts, this is still one of the richest countries on earth.

77.   As a nation, we must tighten our belts.

78.   As far as Indonesia and Thailand are concerned, we have to tighten our belts for a year or two.

79.   As the territory tightens its belt in a recession, the retail sector is getting squeezed, if not strangled.

80.   But consumers have been tightening the belt, contributing to the current economic slowdown.