tighten
Example Sentences
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But Sabalenka surrendered her advantage, tightening as the finish line drew closer and producing three unforced errors to allow Rybakina to break for a second time and hit the front.
From BBC
More recently, the Fed has been buying T-bills since ending its quantitative tightening, adding $77 billion in bills from Dec. 10 to Jan. 28.
From Barron's
This was a reversal of Beijing’s tightened oversight in recent years, with authorities at one point halting approvals of videogame licenses after Xi voiced concern in 2021 about gaming addiction among Chinese youth.
When liquidity tightens, silver does not simply follow gold — it magnifies the move.
From MarketWatch
A recent mandate at the chain highlights a new era of ‘travelscrimping’ as companies tighten budgets.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
