tighten

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She is among the hundreds of Bangladeshis who have gathered over two days at Hakimpur in India's West Bengal state, police said, hoping to cross back as authorities tighten enforcement under a new state government.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Davies agreed the onus should be on social media platforms to tighten up safety measures and added adults were also guilty of misusing social media.

From BBC • May 25, 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

Also underpinning the RBA’s decision to tighten policy further were signs the economy remains fundamentally strong despite growing shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

I thought of my mother and sisters still there, and it made my chest tighten with longing.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros