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Recent Examples of tightens
Further, according to the paper, when supply tightens, richer nations outbid poorer ones for scarce shipments, exacerbating challenges for vulnerable economies.
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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
As the job market tightens in the United Kingdom, some young workers are increasingly looking beyond their home country for job opportunities.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Set in 1970s America, as television tightens its grip on American culture, veteran anchorman Howard Beale unravels live on air.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
As the economy tightens, families with children are facing homelessness at an alarming rate.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
When supply tightens, richer nations outbid poorer ones for scarce cargoes, leaving more vulnerable economies short of fuel.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The result is essentially an arbitrary purity test that tightens capital access necessary for creating American jobs and stimulating local economies.
—Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2026
The Atlanta rapper tightens his wild experimentation on an album that spotlights his increasingly distinct voice.
—Serge Selenou, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026
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
As the job market tightens in the United Kingdom, some young workers are increasingly looking beyond their home country for job opportunities.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Set in 1970s America, as television tightens its grip on American culture, veteran anchorman Howard Beale unravels live on air.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
As the economy tightens, families with children are facing homelessness at an alarming rate.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
When supply tightens, richer nations outbid poorer ones for scarce cargoes, leaving more vulnerable economies short of fuel.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The result is essentially an arbitrary purity test that tightens capital access necessary for creating American jobs and stimulating local economies.
—Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2026
The Atlanta rapper tightens his wild experimentation on an album that spotlights his increasingly distinct voice.
—Serge Selenou, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tightens
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Breezily elegant in execution and at times even Hitchcockian, The Girlfriend is a delicious thriller that tenses up with each new scene and revelation.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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The primary winner is all but guaranteed the seat in the heavily Democratic district that stretches along the lakefront on the South Side and includes suburbs like Harvey, Dolton and Pontiac.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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More on Etihad Airways Founded in 2003, the UAE’s national airline now flies a global network that stretches across Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Tightens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tightens. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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