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tightening

noun as in narrowing

noun as in stricture

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A Labour MP has said tightening the law around crossbow sales is "important" as an ex-soldier who murdered a woman and her two daughters awaits sentence.

From BBC

Indeed, one of the most telling features of Trump's second term is how much the focus is on tightening the grip on women who are already adhering to MAGA's strict gender rules.

From Salon

Others are suggesting tightening visa requirements even further.

"The Trump administration is troubled by reports that some foreign governments are considering tightening the screws on US tech companies with international footprints," he said.

From BBC

Experts say the sluggish economy, high unemployment and Covid lockdowns have all played a role in this sentiment, while the Communist Party's tightening grip has also shrunk outlets for people to vent their frustrations.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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