tightening

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Tightening regulation and environmental concerns over sphagnum - the bog moss that turns to peat - have brought changes, but commercial gathering of common moss remains legal in Wales provided pickers have a permit.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Tightening liquidity also threatens the equity market’s advance, says Steven Blitz, managing director for global macro and strategy at TS Lombard.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

Tightening noise-emission standards in Europe and Asia have obliged Ferrari to lower the drive-by volume of its cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Among them: Tightening rules on helmet blows by eliminating the “butt, ram, spear” language that McKay said allowed several players to escape fines.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2023

Tightening his shoelaces, and without looking at me, Alex denied the rumor.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher