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will tighten

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"I'm concerned that regulations will tighten even further, such as by limiting the annual investment quota per person," Wu added.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

But BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda has said the bank will tighten policy settings if prices keep increasing and the economy seems likely to avoid a major downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

"We will tighten legislation so that that is taken as seriously as terrorism."

From BBC Jul. 19, 2025

Discovery’s Max also have signaled they will tighten their limits on password sharing.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 6, 2024

He lowered his chest to the limb, wound his legs around it and for a second lay there while he tightened and set his legs, as one will tighten a belt against some impending strain.

From Tom Slade Motorcycle Dispatch Bearer by Owen, R. Emmett (Robert Emmett)