tightening

Example Sentences

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“A tolerant U.S. stance toward intervention and BOJ tightening could help make JPY strengthening efforts more effective and lasting,” the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“During that tumultuous period, we continued purchases in order to avoid a sharp, unwelcome tightening of financial conditions at a time when the economy still appeared to be highly vulnerable,” Powell said.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

In the latest sign of a tightening supply bottleneck that has sent memory prices skyrocketing, customers are offering to foot the bill for greater production capacity.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“Fuel supplies are tightening and congestion is up at fueling hubs,” Hacegaba said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

She puts her spoon down and busies herself tightening her ponytail, as if she’s bored with this conversation.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan