Even some of those who stand to benefit from shifting more money into fewer pockets of excellence bemoan the impending funding pinch, claiming it could harm future economic growth.

甚至那些获益于把更多的钱分发于更少但更好的口袋这一做法的人也不满于步步紧逼的拮据开支； 他们认为这会虽还未来的经济增长。

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When Tom and Mary were saving money to buy a house, they had to pinch pennies.

汤姆和玛丽为了存钱买房子，只好一分钱掰成两半花。

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At other time they save money so they don't feel the pinch when they want to buy a house.

因为平时他们节约用钱，所以他们买房时并不感到拮据。

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And whereas other states' research agencies have such guarantees routinely ignored, Fapesp's growing prestige over the years has made it increasingly hard for local politicians to interfere or pinch its money.

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More broadly, he thinks tech companies that rake in the vast majority of their money from Western consumption will feel the pinch this year.

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Money will come from the second wave of government Pinch Point funding designed to solve local traffic problems.

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