tighten

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The cells produced much less nitric oxide, which helps blood vessels relax and widen, and more endothelin-1, which causes vessels to tighten.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

Due to rate hike expectations, short-dated gilt yields are rising faster relative to long-dated gilt yields, causing the gap between them to tighten.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“Ongoing tensions continue to support higher prices, stoke inflation concerns, and reinforce expectations that policymakers may delay easing, or even tighten, monetary policy.”

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The lawmakers mentioned the FCC’s move earlier this year to tighten its foreign ownership framework to bolster transparency.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

My throat starts to tighten, and my face grows warm.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan