tighten
Example Sentences
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Given the fragile economic outlook, some economists warn that rushing to tighten monetary policy might be unwise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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
Such status could come in handy if consumers tighten their budgets on the back of broader inflation and higher interest rates.
From Barron's • 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
And when the guards emerged from the darkness, Amah felt her throat tighten.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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