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

“Higher-for-longer rate expectations remain a headwind for non-yielding assets such as gold, particularly after strong U.S. economic data reinforced expectations of tighter monetary policy,” said Soojin Kim from MUFG.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Employment growth has slowed since last year as the economy has struggled, hit by tighter immigration policies and tariff uncertainty, but there haven’t been large-scale layoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Every day I have to cross off makes my chest feel a little tighter.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy