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Example sentences for: tightened

How can you use “tightened” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

The New York State Regents have tightened admissions for applicants to the City University of New York.
The only slight damper was the Fed chairman's remark that the money supply will have to be tightened "at some point to foster sustainable growth and low inflation."
He tightened the king’s control over legislation and taxes, enraging the Vatican by daring to impose a new levy on the Church.
Back-page notices told of tightened security at embassies and military installations abroad and government cautions against travel to the Arabian Peninsula.
Since 1997, LSC has significantly tightened its requirements for what constitutes a case.