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The phrase "are tightening" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where something is becoming more strict, intense, or constricted over time.
Example: "As the deadline approaches, the regulations are tightening, making it more challenging for companies to comply."
Alternatives: "are becoming stricter" or "are being enforced more rigorously."
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are tightening
verb
To make tighter.
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Credit conditions are tightening.
Governments are tightening their requirements.
Its margins are tightening.
But all are tightening the purse strings.
So they are tightening monetary policy.
Wary regional governments are tightening their borders.
The legal screws are tightening too.
Lending standards are tightening across the board.
Now they are tightening things too much".
Some countries are tightening antitrust rules.
Crews are tightening sanitation and disinfection procedures.
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