- present participle of tighten.
tightening
Example Sentences
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He expects that when Warsh makes his address at the Jackson Hole economic policy symposium on August 28, he must confirm tightening lies ahead.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
The Taliban government celebrates five years of ruling Afghanistan on Saturday, with the authorities hailing their country's "freedom" and security, while critics decry tightening restrictions in all areas of daily life.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Lending standards have been tightening across the private-credit industry, the result of worsening loan performance and increased scrutiny from investors, including wealthy individuals who are rethinking how much they invest in private credit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Investors viewed the weaker payrolls backdrop as reducing the likelihood of near-term Fed tightening, thereby easing a key valuation headwind for risk assets,” said Chew.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
My throat was tightening around the lump in it.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
