tighter
Example Sentences
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What the business press didn’t report was the timing of another issue much tighter than the three-year lag after the move.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
"Expectations of tighter monetary policy, combined with underwhelming results from Broadcom last week, raised questions over the pace of the sector's rally and prompted investors to take profits," wrote Fiona Cincotta at City Index.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
But the sweet trend could be under threat in some parts of the country, as some councils are considering enforcing tighter licensing rules.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
This is similar to 2019, when mortgage rates were falling, lending standards were tighter, and there was discussion that tax concessions could be about to change, they say in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Voxy clenches my hand tighter, and I get a toe on the river bottom.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
