She straitened her financial situation by cutting back on expenses.

Due to the economic crisis, many families are facing straitened circumstances.

The financial crisis straitens many families.

She is straitening her hair before the party.

He felt straitjacketed by the rules and regulations.

They are straitjacketing his creativity.

The straitjacketing of creativity stifles innovation.

Her straitlacedness was evident in her conservative dress and behavior.

During the straitened times, many families struggled to make ends meet.

He straitly warned them not to go near the edge of the cliff.