tightened

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The dramatic turnaround came after authorities tightened regulations and introduced better gas monitoring systems and clearer accountability mechanisms.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Bailey also said the central bank had already tightened its policy, and that interest rates on new mortgage loans have risen.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The United States condemned the downing and then-president Bill Clinton signed a tough new law called the Helms-Burton Act which tightened sanctions against Cuba.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

China, which supplies 10% of the world’s fertilizer exports, clamped down on its exports in February and tightened them further in April, contributing to the rising costs.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

My hands tightened to keep him from dropping to the floor.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas