tightened
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The battle for the drivers' championship has tightened up as Formula 1 prepares for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Settlements also included reorganization of school governance and tightened rules for student protests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Beijing also recently tightened regulations on drones, citing security concerns – drones now have to be registered before they can be brought in and out of the capital city.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 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
The extra material bulged over the tightened belt, but at least she wouldn’t trip.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
