tighten

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Switzerland's biggest bank UBS is currently at loggerheads with the government, which wants to tighten banking regulations following the implosion of Credit Suisse in 2023.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

One assumes that crude flows gradually resume under “a negotiated framework,” and another where disruptions deepen and supplies tighten further.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

“We still expect MAS to tighten monetary policy further at the Oct 2026 MPS,” says Jester Koh.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

For supporters, the effort represents a long-promised attempt to tighten immigration controls and redefine American citizenship more narrowly.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Thinking about Pax made the old anxiety snake tighten around Peter’s chest.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker