A fiscal tightening policy is being enacted.
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Tightening
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Interest rates will rise due to monetary tightening.
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"Sometimes it seems, Tom, that we're the only reasonable people over here." "You're right, Mary. However sad it is, we're surrounded by idiots alone, and their ring is inexorably tightening."
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These screws need tightening.
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