tighten

Example Sentences

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“Selling assets would be extremely disruptive to financial markets. It would tighten financial conditions and result in notably lower risk-asset values,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

They are likely to leave their key rates unchanged on April 30, while making it clear that they are still prepared to tighten policy if second-round effects become likely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"Often, it's just a mistake. Sometimes all it takes is making people more aware of these things to tighten up some processes."

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

The situation will worsen further if energy supply dislocations extend into next year, inflation expectations become markedly less anchored, and financial conditions tighten sharply.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

All I had to do was remove its legs and clean and tighten its screws and washers.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy