- comparative of tight.
tighter
Example Sentences
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But tighter financial conditions are adding another headwind for manufacturers, with the European Central Bank having raised interest rates twice since the start of the war, increasing borrowing costs for companies and weighing on investment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
A handful of other sites have closed under community pressure, tighter regulations or through negotiated agreements.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
From April next year, permanent residency applicants will face even tighter requirements, including basic Japanese language proficiency.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Even though Japan has a rapidly ageing population and is suffering labour shortages in many sectors, opposition to immigration is growing, prompting a push by Takaichi for tighter regulations on foreign nationals.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Why hadn’t I held on to it tighter?
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
