were tightening
- past progressive of tighten.
Example Sentences
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The opposite pattern would appear if aging and reduced immigration were tightening the labor market more than weaker demand.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 25, 2025
However, Mr Copas says he'd seen slower sales and more demand for smaller turkeys this year, perhaps indicating customers were tightening their belts.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2024
Things were tightening up in Wisconsin, as they inevitably do, and everybody shows up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2024
He said that fighter jets were dispatched to the area and that Israel, Egypt and the U.S. were tightening their defenses in the region.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
Jarman Buckwell's scouts were tightening the girths on their saddles before setting out.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
