tighten
Example Sentences
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When prices spike or supply tightens, industrial customers who have accepted increased risk may be curtailed by their local distribution company.
The Federal Communications Commission voted Wednesday to advance sweeping reforms to its Lifeline program, tightening eligibility requirements and procedures for the nearly $3 billion phone and internet subsidy for low-income households.
However, its opening day was overshadowed by complaints of overcrowding, long queues and confusion at the venue, prompting organisers to extend exhibition hours and tighten entry management.
From BBC
Last week’s 2.4% year-over-year inflation print is positive for equities because it extends the economic cycle by delaying the eventual tightening of monetary policy.
From MarketWatch
Takaichi has promised too to tighten rules surrounding immigration, even though Asia's number two economy is struggling with labour shortages and a falling population.
From Barron's
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