tightened

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However, when he tried to serve it out and level the tie, the 29-year-old tightened up, missed a set point and gifted Sinner the break back with another unforced error.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The Nikkei 225 gained 38% as the Bank of Japan tightened rates, leading to the highest interest rates in over thirty years.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

South Korean stocks gyrated, triggering circuit-breakers, while Charles Schwab tightened margin requirements for clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

As helium supply tightened, industry observers said spot prices more than doubled early in the war on fears that shortages would disrupt the semiconductor industry—but the feared crunch never materialized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

He gently tightened the reins to signal to the ox to go faster.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook