tighten
Example Sentences
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Policymakers are likely to favor a gradual appreciation of the ringgit to tighten monetary conditions.
A weaker dollar, strong copper prices and tightening aluminum supply keep RHB bullish on the company.
Concerns about debt sustainability have eased since November’s autumn budget, which included a series of fiscal tightening measures, allowing gilts and sterling to recover.
The central bank has been maintaining a cautious but positive stance on further interest-rate hikes following a round of tightening that brought the policy rate to 0.75% in December.
It plans to tighten operations and raise culinary standards, Neman said.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
