tighter
- comparative of tight.
Example Sentences
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Tighter monetary policy was also a factor around the deflating of the dot-com bubble, Perkins notes.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Tighter financial conditions and energy costs are projected to cause a 100 basis point economic downshift, which is seen as necessary to lower long-term inflation.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Tighter immigration rules, however, could encourage some to opt for the foreign university experience in India.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
Tighter rules could slow innovation at the margin but also encourage institutional participation, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025
"Tighter," I tell Bree as she ties my waist-sash.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
