tighten

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But as the degree programs have grown in popularity, disagreements continue to emerge between California State University and California Community Colleges as competition for students tightens.

From Los Angeles Times

An expected convergence of interest rates with the U.S., as the Fed cuts and the BoJ tightens, will decrease downward pressure on the yen, thinks Yung-Shin Kung, chief investment officer at Mast Investments.

From Barron's

An expected convergence of interest rates with the U.S., as the Fed cuts and the BoJ tightens, will decrease downward pressure on the yen, thinks Yung-Shin Kung, chief investment officer at Mast Investments.

From Barron's

The impact of a tightening market is evident everywhere.

From Barron's

Even when recently calling for lower interest rates, Warsh has argued for offsetting that by reducing the Fed’s balance sheet, which would tighten financial conditions.

From MarketWatch