81.   But he said businesses are at the limit of being able to tighten belts.

82.   But consumers have been tightening the belt, contributing to an economic slowdown.

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

84.   But this year, belts are being tightened.

85.   But the Clinton administration continues to insist the only way for countries to restore market confidence is to tighten their belts.

86.   Compaq Computer Corp. is tightening its belt even more than originally planned.

87.   Critics of the tax increase said the threat to eliminate football was a scare tactic and suggested the government tighten its belt.

88.   Even trade associations sometimes have to tighten their belts.

89.   France released a much-awaited government audit Monday showing it must tighten its belt to qualify for the European single currency.

90.   France will have to tighten its belt to qualify for the single European currency, according to a government audit set to be released Monday.