tighten

Example Sentences

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“Supply chain disruptions could increase inflation, tighten credit conditions, and impair earnings, particularly for energy-intensive industries,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reducing the balance sheet effectively drains cash from the banking system, tightening the supply of money available for lending in ways that aren’t always predictable.

From Barron's

The Reserve Bank of Australia, for example, has already tightened policy, and others are hinting that rate increases may be necessary.

From MarketWatch

Policy responses should prioritize stability, it said, adding that central banks should avoid overly aggressive tightening, as these risk amplifying growth headwinds and financial volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, civil society and human rights activists worry that an agreement could give the authorities more space to crack down at home, especially as restrictions have already tightened during the war.

From BBC