tighten
verb (used with or without object)
overtighten
-
a word derived from
tighten.
Example Sentences
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At the same time, producer prices rose in November by more than forecast, a sticky inflation reading that could prompt the Fed to overtighten, increasing recession risks.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 9, 2022
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly has advocated slowing rate hikes so as not to overtighten policy and needlessly damage the labor market.
From Reuters ● Nov. 7, 2022
Analysts at BlackRock Investment Institute are, however, still underweight on stocks as they see central banks on a path to overtighten policy.
From Reuters ● Nov. 1, 2022
Drain the battery before opening and yank the battery connector once open Don’t overtighten the screws when closing again Should you try this at home?
From The Verge ● Apr. 28, 2022
Reinstall the jet access plug and do not overtighten it.
From Time Magazine Archive
