tighten
Example Sentences
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Effective tariff policy is adaptive, tightening when dependence persists and easing only when capacity and alternatives are credibly rebuilt.
In the wake of Australia's deadliest mass shooting in almost three decades, the government has announced plans to tighten gun controls, while the New South Wales premier is pushing to crack down on hate speech.
From BBC
In response to rising case numbers, some states are tightening school-entry vaccine requirements and launching outreach campaigns.
From Salon
Though the BoJ remains behind the curve even after today’s decision, the pace of monetary policy tightening will remain very gradual, he says.
And less than 24 hours after the shooting, Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted an emergency meeting where leaders from across the country pledged to tighten gun laws.
From BBC
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