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is tightening

  • present progressive
    of tighten (3rd person singular).
    tighten
    verb (used with or without object)
    to make or become tight or tighter.

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“For the economy and markets, a hawked-up Fed puts me in a more defensive mood. Monetary policy is tightening and fiscal policy is poised to tighten at the turn of the year,” Dutta said.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026

China is tightening oversight of AI and other strategic technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

“The lack of progress means the market is tightening every day, requiring oil prices to reprice at higher levels,” analysts at ING said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026

And is this a clear sign that Saudi Arabia, which has pumped cash into several sports, is tightening its spending?

From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026

A panic attack is coming on; my chest is tightening, my face is burning up, my skin and scalp are itchy.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera