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are tightening

  • present progressive
    of tighten.
    tighten
    verb (used with or without object)
    to make or become tight or tighter.

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Hartnett notes that central banks are tightening as they try to restore credibility and ward off the surge in bond yields.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026

And India's decision to import comes as supplies are tightening globally.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Her clients are tightening their belts, and her tax bill, she estimates, has jumped 15-fold under the new rules, introduced this year.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

“Fuel supplies are tightening and congestion is up at fueling hubs,” Hacegaba said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026

The banks are getting afraid of cattle paper, and conditions are tightening.

From The Outlet by Andy Adams