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

"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

Greater bond market volatility could tighten funding markets, which has been a focal point of past financial turmoil.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

A sustained disruption to shipping through Hormuz would further tighten regional supply and support price premiums, particularly given relatively lean inventories, analysts at the firm said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

I tighten my mouth and look apologetically at Elouise, and then spend sixty seconds doodling something that resembles an ugly waterfall.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman