tightening

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Tightening monetary policy at this stage could also risk adding unnecessary pressure on domestic demand, economists at Goldman Sachs said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Tightening regulation and environmental concerns over sphagnum - the bog moss that turns to peat - have brought changes, but commercial gathering of common moss remains legal in Wales provided pickers have a permit.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Tightening liquidity also threatens the equity market’s advance, says Steven Blitz, managing director for global macro and strategy at TS Lombard.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

Among them: Tightening rules on helmet blows by eliminating the “butt, ram, spear” language that McKay said allowed several players to escape fines.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2023

Tightening the knots every time she held Caesar in her lap and taught him a word.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead