tightened
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Raised eyebrows and brief eye closure increased perceptions of confidence, while lowered brows and tightened eyes suggested uncertainty or doubt.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
"Everything is tough. We have dramatically tightened our belts," she said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
Lula tightened up environmental monitoring and penalties for illegal logging.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
The central bank had tightened policy twice this year by increasing the slope of its policy band, allowing the Singapore dollar to appreciate more quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
So I crouched lower and tightened my fingers around the wok handle.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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