tighten

Example Sentences

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“Selling assets would be extremely disruptive to financial markets. It would tighten financial conditions and result in notably lower risk-asset values,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Chief Executive Officer Adam Miller said rising fuel costs are adding to an existing downward supply trend in the truckload industry, which is continuing to tighten.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"Often, it's just a mistake. Sometimes all it takes is making people more aware of these things to tighten up some processes."

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

The situation will worsen further if energy supply dislocations extend into next year, inflation expectations become markedly less anchored, and financial conditions tighten sharply.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

After every doctor’s appointment, she came by to give them the latest updates, and as her clothes began to tighten the Ryans presented her with new ones.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng