Sentence examples for but tightened from inspiring English sources

"Then they tightened, appropriately, but tightened too much.

were very loose in the 1920s but tightened considerably by the mid-1930s.

Their proposal would have eased the import of civilian goods but tightened controls on illicit trade.

But tightened security after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, will probably push the costs higher, he said.

The army suspended its curfew indefinitely in Jenin but tightened its grip around the city, a militant bastion like Nablus.

There is the former's funk, but tightened up, and Prince's mix of strutting arrogance and soft, endearing humanity is just like Bolan.

But tightening existing procedures may not be enough.

But tightening should take place over a longer period, and more should be done now to offset its effects.

But tightening policy while inflation is no threat will make fighting the next recession much more difficult.

Therefore the most sensible approach is to expand the pool of potential teachers but tighten up on decisions about retention, tenure and rewards for staying in teaching.

Some enthusiasts also forecast voice-activated internet connection without a mouse or keyboard, but tightening rules against driver distractions may stop this before it gets going.