tighter
Example Sentences
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What the business press didn’t report was the timing of another issue much tighter than the three-year lag after the move.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
To be sure, screwworms can be contained through quarantines, tighter surveillance, and other methods.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Property insurers had the best underwriting gains of the past decade in 2024 and 2025, according to S&P. Higher deductibles and tighter claims criteria are leading to fewer pay outs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But the sweet trend could be under threat in some parts of the country, as some councils are considering enforcing tighter licensing rules.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
I shivered as I passed, drawing my coat tighter around myself to keep out the rain and the cold.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
