has been tightening
- present perfect progressive of tighten (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Since photos of climbers queuing on Mount Everest went viral in 2019, Nepal has been tightening its permit system and sharply increasing prices.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
For months, the administration has been tightening the rules, starting with stepped-up enforcement of English-proficiency requirements for truckers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
Recently, China has been tightening export controls of the metal to ensure it has enough for domestic production, leading to a premium for silver traded in Shanghai.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 17, 2026
But in recent years, he said, he’s been trying to figure out why his lower body has been tightening up so much that once again his movement is limited.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2025
Archewell Audio’s decision comes at a precarious time for Spotify, which has been tightening its belt.
From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2023
