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Many other countries are tightening their belts in the face of global economic uncertainty.
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Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 19 May 2025
In addition to gains in price-cycling markets, rising oil prices — fueled by economic optimism and tightening gasoline inventories — contributed to broader upward pressure on prices.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
Top officials from the European Union and Britain announced a deal in London on Monday that will tighten their trade and defense relationships, as the two allies pivot toward a post-Brexit future.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 19 May 2025
One set of local institutions that hasn’t had to tighten its belt this year?
—Mark Schneider, National Review, 12 May 2025
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Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 19 May 2025
In addition to gains in price-cycling markets, rising oil prices — fueled by economic optimism and tightening gasoline inventories — contributed to broader upward pressure on prices.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
Top officials from the European Union and Britain announced a deal in London on Monday that will tighten their trade and defense relationships, as the two allies pivot toward a post-Brexit future.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 19 May 2025
One set of local institutions that hasn’t had to tighten its belt this year?
—Mark Schneider, National Review, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tighten
Verb
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Progressive relaxation: This relaxation practice involves tensing and relaxing each body part, usually working your way up from your feet to your face.—
Sanja Jelic,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2025
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Progressive muscle relaxation involves slowly tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in the body, one at a time.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 Apr. 2025
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He is scheduled to pitch again the next time through the rotation, but will likely be limited to 75-80 pitches, Francona said Sunday, instead of stretching to 90.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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What Happens Next Severe weather is forecast to stretch from southeastern Iowa and central Illinois down to northeastern Texas on Tuesday, according to AccuWeather.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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“Tighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tighten. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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