Italy shared in the European boom of the period and the consequent general tightening of labour markets.

The standards for waterproofing bathrooms in domestic construction have improved over the years, due in large part to the general tightening of building codes.

With church support, it demanded future autopsies on fetuses, along with a general tightening of procedures.

This would mean a reduction in heavy manufacturing and a general tightening of the belt until the nation had made the adjustment from a war to a peace economy.

But problems began at the end of 1987, when Section 127 expired as part of a general tightening of tax benefits.

His essay also influenced the N.H.L.'s general tightening of the rules after the lockout.

The Graham Review saw a general tightening of eligibility criteria.

In the light of these realities, a general tightening of the right of immigration is needed.

A general tightening on credit has slowed up economic growth.

A general tightening of control is under way in the Government and the press to insure that the "disengagement" message is carried to the Jordanian public.