tighter
Example Sentences
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Many add that the time frame for making such decisions is tighter than in past years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
“A tighter market means that prices are likely to remain volatile. A slow recovery in supply means that the oil market is unlikely to return to surplus anytime soon.”
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Alan Knox is among those who have called for tighter restrictions.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Stronger growth data can become bad news because they imply tighter policy.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
I shivered as I passed, drawing my coat tighter around myself to keep out the rain and the cold.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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