tighten

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The European Union could present new rules to tighten restrictions on minors’ use of social media platforms this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

He has also argued that the Fed should treat certain price shocks as temporary rather than reasons to tighten monetary policy.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Shrinking it more aggressively could tighten financial conditions without touching rates, giving him a tool to satisfy the inflation-focused hawks while preserving the option to cut rates later.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Meanwhile, investors are also monitoring the expiry of a U.S. sanctions waiver allowing purchases of Russian oil cargoes through May 16, which could further tighten supply conditions, according to market watchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

But what she saw made her hands tighten into fists.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi