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Recent Examples of straiten
But her circumstances did not remain straitened for long.
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Jess Bergman,
The New Republic,
20 Feb. 2023
Generally, its decisions tend toward loosening rather than straitening the rules.
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Mary Norris,
The New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2019
Despite the fact that the family's construction firm is relatively prosperous due to its generous share of government contracts, the family's finances are considerably straitened.
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Charles P. Pierce,
Esquire,
9 Mar. 2017
Jess Bergman,
The New Republic,
20 Feb. 2023
Generally, its decisions tend toward loosening rather than straitening the rules.
—
Mary Norris,
The New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2019
Despite the fact that the family's construction firm is relatively prosperous due to its generous share of government contracts, the family's finances are considerably straitened.
—
Charles P. Pierce,
Esquire,
9 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straiten
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Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.
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Displaying tactical discipline and superior talent, the English national team defeated Mexico 3-2 with a lineup reduced to 10 men on Sunday night.
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There are some people who believe that new residents impoverish and take away from our quality of life and our schools.
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At the same time, serving your nation shouldn’t impoverish you or prevent your spouse or children from having a career or saving for retirement.
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“Straiten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straiten. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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