tightened
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Access to the cockpit was tightened after the September 11 atrocities in the United States, where attackers were able to gain access and crash the planes.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
“We have no idea who’s going to vote. ... Usually by this point in time, everything has tightened up.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
But as European and U.S. manufacturers tightened controls to avert diversions by the Houthis and the Iranians, the Yemeni rebels turned to China, arms experts said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Senate that it has tightened the requirements for police officers and other users to access and search its database of billions of license plates amid growing concerns about misuse of its divisive product.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Shomari’s eyes lost their smug gleam as Kamau’s grip tightened.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
