tighten
verb (used with or without object)
will tighten
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future tenseof tighten.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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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
Germany has said it will tighten its law to make it easier to prosecute those helping to smuggle migrants to the UK, as part of a new plan agreed between the two countries.
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2024
Discovery’s Max also have signaled they will tighten their limits on password sharing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2024
To Tighten a Loose Sewing-Machine Belt, put a few drops of castor-oil on it; run the machine a few minutes and the belt will tighten.
From Fowler's Household Helps Over 300 Useful and Valuable Helps About the Home, Carefully Compiled and Arranged in Convenient Form for Frequent Use by Arthur L. Fowler
