Examples of 'is tightening' in a sentence

Meaning of "is tightening"

The phrase 'is tightening' typically refers to a situation or condition becoming more restrictive, stringent, or constricting. It implies that rules, regulations, controls, or measures are being enforced or reinforced, leading to a decrease in flexibility or freedom. This phrase is commonly used in contexts such as government policies, financial regulations, security measures, or any situation where increased control or restriction is being implemented

How to use "is tightening" in a sentence

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is tightening
The noose is tightening around your neck.
He got reckless and the noose is tightening.
Balor is tightening the noose day by day.
Looks like the net is tightening.
China is tightening controls on online video games.
The grip of the boa is tightening.
Strong growth is tightening capacity constraints.
Or maybe the skin around his chest is tightening up.
The government is tightening the reins on the military.
Tell him the noose is tightening.
Vietnam is tightening controls on dissent and targeting journalists.
At this present moment my sphincter is tightening at an alarming rate.
He is tightening his trouser belt.
They could see security is tightening.
But winter is tightening its grip.

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Suddenly the fishing line is tightening.
The new regime is tightening its grip on power.
The noose around the city center is tightening.
When my womb is tightening for lack.
Monetary policy of central banks is tightening up.
Burnt skin is tightening as it dies.
Word on the street is my time is tightening up.
Powell is tightening because the banking elites want a crash.
The news around the city is tightening quickly.
Europe is tightening emissions rules.
Financial discipline for enterprises is tightening.
So the noose is tightening there.
The race is tightening as all these incredible contestants remain fiercely competitive.
The labour market is tightening hard.
The urge to urinate is then given when the latter muscle is tightening.
The noose is tightening.
We are aware of our growing fiscal problems and this government is tightening its belts.
The net is tightening.
No one gets scared any more when the minister says that the net is tightening.
They could see security is tightening and it forces them to act.
NBG is tightening prudential regulations and strengthening banking supervision.
The global fertilizer market is tightening up.
The world around us is tightening its grip on our young people.
This mask will make you feel like your face is tightening as it dries.
Capsular contracture is tightening of breast tissue surrounding one or both implants.
All of this means that the oil market is tightening significantly.
Vice is tightening.
The rope around the neck of Greece is tightening again.
Another common mistake is tightening the screws more than necessary.
Just operating on a leaner budget now that Robert is tightening the spigots.
The race is tightening up.
AIDS is tightening its grip on southern Africa and threatening other regions of the world.
The labor pool is tightening.
The social network is tightening the rules around content that violates its rules and policies.
Our species is shrinking and the rope is tightening around our necks.

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