tighten

Example Sentences

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“In barely a week, bond traders have swung from expecting rate cuts to pricing in roughly a 50% probability of a tightening move by October,” he added.

From Barron's

The war has, for now, reduced that pressure, giving the authorities space to tighten internal control.

From BBC

On Monday, Goolsbee said the central bank may need to tighten monetary policy in response to the impact of rising oil prices on the U.S. economy — a major shift from his stance just weeks ago.

From MarketWatch

The Federal Reserve may need to tighten monetary policy in response to oil prices’ impact on the U.S. economy, said Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee.

From MarketWatch

Her condition has become more manageable, but the 27-year-old said it’s still scary when her chest tightens and she starts to wheeze.

From Los Angeles Times