Examples of tighten in a Sentence
She tightened her hold on the handle.
tighten the straps on the backpack so that the load doesn't shift while hiking
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In other words, energy markets are volatile, supply chains are tightening and trade tensions are warming up (again).
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Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Further, according to the paper, when supply tightens, richer nations outbid poorer ones for scarce shipments, exacerbating challenges for vulnerable economies.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
We’re told to tighten our belts.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
California Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones announced legislation to tighten the elderly parole law after the board approved Funston’s release.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Further, according to the paper, when supply tightens, richer nations outbid poorer ones for scarce shipments, exacerbating challenges for vulnerable economies.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
We’re told to tighten our belts.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
California Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones announced legislation to tighten the elderly parole law after the board approved Funston’s release.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Tighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tighten. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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