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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tightens in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tightens in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of tightens in a Sentence

  1. Liberal Party spokesman Jakob Ellemann-Jensen:

    We need to be able to control what is going on with the people coming to Denmark, therefore, we are passing legislation that, yes, tightens up a bit.

  2. Jerome Powell:

    As the stance of monetary policy tightens further, it likely will become appropriate to slow the pace of increases.

  3. Lindsey Vonn:

    It was OK. I was definitely really stiff out of the start. I've been having some rib problems, my rib's out, it feels really bad and I am just trying to keep it loose as it tightens and really messes up kind of everything.

  4. Yuan Jiahai:

    The efficiency target is in line with earlier emissions standards announced in 2014, but it tightens things up for coal-fired plants nationwide, without regional differences.

  5. Gerry Feerick:

    The market will enter a new cycle in 2016-2017, as supply tightens and mining costs provide price upside.

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