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tighter

adjective as in stingy

adjective as in difficult, troublesome

adjective as in intoxicated

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Blackpool South MP Chris Webb, himself a new parent, is calling for tighter pricing regulations on the sale of baby formula, amid concerns about rising costs and out-of-control marketing to new parents.

From BBC

The zoo is now joining with animal welfare charities and other campaigners in calling for tighter restrictions on fireworks.

From BBC

The Electoral Commission is calling for tougher penalties for criminal acts, tighter political party membership rules, including potential deselection, and a review of whether to bring in secure campaigning zones.

From BBC

The tighter the race, the more vote-counting that will need to happen before a winner can be projected in any given place.

From BBC

And we know for a fact that tighter gun laws save lives.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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