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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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Irrespective of what Warsh and the administration agree, though, financial conditions are tightening, he said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

Now ministers in Scotland and England say they are tightening regulation of this multi-billion pound industry.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

Weary families are tightening their own household budgets to ensure their loved ones on the island don’t starve.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 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