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Example sentences for: tightening

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

Many Pacific countries are tightening their security as a result of the bombings in Africa.
The bond market, meanwhile, seemed so concerned about inflation that it felt as if the Fed was leaning toward tightening.
But the fact that the Fed isn't biased toward further tightening suggests that the economy isn't necessarily growing faster than Greenspan would like it to be.
For the first time in many days, USA Today relegates EgyptAir to the off-lead, leading instead with the Fed's quarter-point hike in short-term interest rates, a story off-leaded by the NYT , the LAT , and the Post . Wall Street reacted favorably to the decision by the Fed, which cited tightening labor markets.
General theme: It's hard to balance belt tightening and effective health care.