is tightening
- present progressive of tighten (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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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
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
After years of excess capacity plaguing producers, the war is tightening the supply of petrochemicals and pushing up costs for a core feedstock: natural gas.
From Barron's ● Mar. 9, 2026
But Ma is tightening her face into a "no" look.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
