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Recent Examples of straiten
But her circumstances did not remain straitened for long.
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Jess Bergman,
The New Republic,
20 Feb. 2023
Generally, its decisions tend toward loosening rather than straitening the rules.
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Mary Norris,
The New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2019
Despite the fact that the family's construction firm is relatively prosperous due to its generous share of government contracts, the family's finances are considerably straitened.
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Charles P. Pierce,
Esquire,
9 Mar. 2017
Jess Bergman,
The New Republic,
20 Feb. 2023
Generally, its decisions tend toward loosening rather than straitening the rules.
—
Mary Norris,
The New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2019
Despite the fact that the family's construction firm is relatively prosperous due to its generous share of government contracts, the family's finances are considerably straitened.
—
Charles P. Pierce,
Esquire,
9 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straiten
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New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.
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The rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.
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At the same time, serving your nation shouldn’t impoverish you or prevent your spouse or children from having a career or saving for retirement.
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Uranium enrichment has impoverished national enrichment.
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“Straiten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straiten. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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