tightened

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China, which supplies 10% of the world’s fertilizer exports, clamped down on its exports in February and tightened them further in April, contributing to the rising costs.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

While the Iran war has tightened fertilizer supply and increased prices, the conflict also has impacted Mosaic’s input costs.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

“In retrospect maybe they ought to have tightened a little sooner and a little more,” Binder said.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

Credit spreads have tightened close to levels seen prior to the Middle East conflict and new bond issuances have seen strong demand, Valencia says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

With each step, her grip on the strap of her burlap shoulder bag reflexively tightened.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray