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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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YouTube is tightening eligibility requirements for its Partner Program, making it more difficult for creators to earn a cut of the ad revenue generated by their content.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

The report also highlighted anemic wage growth, which he said goes against the notion that the labor market is tightening.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 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 month after banning raw lithium exports, Zimbabwe is tightening its regulations and ramping up its crackdown on mineral smuggling in a major shake-up that is winning local praise even as it stirs concerns.

From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 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