tighten

Example Sentences

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It is more likely to tighten in the face of that shock.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

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

“Supply chain disruptions could increase inflation, tighten credit conditions, and impair earnings, particularly for energy-intensive industries,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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

Lupita saw a muscle at the corner of her brother’s jaw tighten.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty