tautens

Definition of tautensnext
present tense third-person singular of tauten
as in tightens
to draw tight he tautened the rope and then tied it off

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tightens
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  • Further, according to the paper, when supply tightens, richer nations outbid poorer ones for scarce shipments, exacerbating challenges for vulnerable economies.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
  • As Europe tightens rules on single-use plastics, fiber producers are making the case that regenerated cellulose could become a cornerstone of the region’s fossil-free materials strategy.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Tautens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tautens. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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