tighten

Example Sentences

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Analysts had wondered whether consumers would tighten their belts and forgo vacations given the higher travel costs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“Companies are navigating economic uncertainty and rising costs, which is pushing many to tighten their belts and slow hiring,” according to recent LinkedIn research.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The Taiwanese technology giant is expected to see capacity constraints tighten even more for the rest of 2026, Lee said — especially for its more advanced 3-nanometer process node.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

The study shows that when abdominal muscles tighten, they press on blood vessels connected to the spinal cord and brain.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Most people tighten up when they walk down Chestnut.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds