tightened

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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

He was a major architect of the Dodd-Frank Act, which created new regulatory bodies and tightened restrictions on banks in the wake of the 2008 Great Recession.

From BBC • May 20, 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

As inflation has tightened household budgets, several chain restaurants have brought back all-you-can-eat deals to drive foot traffic.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

I tightened my grip around the letter, crumpling it mercilessly in my hand before realizing what I was doing and releasing it.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin