tightened
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Banks have tightened their lending standards over the past few years, said Mike Taiano, senior analyst in the financial institutions group at Moody’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The battle for the drivers' championship has tightened up as Formula 1 prepares for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
In recent months, Wagner veterans and their allies have tightened their hold on the business, say researchers and traders in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
However, when he tried to serve it out and level the tie, the 29-year-old tightened up, missed a set point and gifted Sinner the break back with another unforced error.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
As though she read Koffi’s mind, Adiah started to pull away, but Koffi tightened her grip.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
