tighten

Example Sentences

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When my parents gave me that yellow M&M display in 2020, my throat tightened and my eyes welled up—not because I was going into anaphylactic shock but because I knew I was loved.

From The Wall Street Journal

“But if the macro outlook does get worse, then yes, you expect the lenders to tighten.”

From MarketWatch

As spending tightens, Rein said, consumers increasingly favor domestic players that are faster to adjust pricing and menus and offer promotions.

From MarketWatch

It is hard to imagine U.S. consumers actually wanting balanced trade; it would only come about through significant reductions in already tightening consumer spending or a softening of foreign demand for U.S. assets.

From Barron's

Some Los Angeles residents are tightening their belts and prioritizing necessities such as groceries.

From Los Angeles Times