tightened

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Beijing also recently tightened regulations on drones, citing security concerns – drones now have to be registered before they can be brought in and out of the capital city.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The Nikkei 225 gained 38% as the Bank of Japan tightened rates, leading to the highest interest rates in over thirty years.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

In 2024, the legislature tightened the state’s lemon law, requiring additional steps before a driver could sue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

For the past few years, U.S. health insurers and their investors were hit from every direction as patients flooded back to seek treatments post pandemic and Washington tightened rules on Medicare Advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

My throat tightened when I realized this was impossible.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen