tighten

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Within the administration, those looking for a more transactional approach to the rivalry have held more sway than hawks looking to tighten restrictions on China.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The European Union could present new rules to tighten restrictions on minors’ use of social media platforms this summer, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“It would lift inflation and rates enough to start weighing on valuations and tighten financial conditions, ultimately challenging both risk assets and the pace of the AI buildout.”

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Inflation got so strong that the Fed had to rapidly tighten monetary policy starting in March 2022, even engineering three successive 75-basis-point hikes.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

I tighten my grip on the pool cue as she comes up gasping for air.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott