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The phrase "tighten sanctions" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is often used in a formal or political context to refer to increasing or strengthening economic or diplomatic penalties against a country or group of people. Example: The United Nations Security Council has voted to tighten sanctions against North Korea in response to its continued nuclear testing.
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Both chambers quickly agreed this week to tighten sanctions against Iran.
The 6 January nuclear test has led to another push in the UN to tighten sanctions.
And there were willing to even tighten sanctions on individuals and institutions.
It can back that up by carrying out its threats to tighten sanctions.
Rajavi had the right idea when she called for western governments to further tighten sanctions.
After that launch, Washington pressed the United Nations Security Council to tighten sanctions on the North.
Following the launch, the Security Council decided unanimously last month to tighten sanctions against North Korea.
The Vatican has also taken a number of steps that it says will tighten sanctions against abuser priests.
But he has notched up successes, too, such as resetting relations with Russia partly to tighten sanctions on Iran.
We can tighten sanctions aimed at the elite and amplify the honest information we broadcast to the populace.
Mr Obama will seek to persuade others, especially Russia, to tighten sanctions and thus strengthen his hand.
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