Examples of tighten in a Sentence
She tightened her hold on the handle.
tighten the straps on the backpack so that the load doesn't shift while hiking
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In response, China might tighten its export controls on rare earths to the U.S., Nomura said.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 May 2025
This ‘Stanley’ of Electric Toothbrushes As the name suggests, the Brightening Eye Stick is a compact, easy-to-use balm formulated with caffeine, niacinamide, and peptides, all of which help combat fine lines and tighten the appearance of the skin.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 23 May 2025
Some retailers are benefiting from the current environment as some consumers tighten their belts.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 21 May 2025
Migration laws have been constantly tightened ever since.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 May 2025
This ‘Stanley’ of Electric Toothbrushes As the name suggests, the Brightening Eye Stick is a compact, easy-to-use balm formulated with caffeine, niacinamide, and peptides, all of which help combat fine lines and tighten the appearance of the skin.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 23 May 2025
Some retailers are benefiting from the current environment as some consumers tighten their belts.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 21 May 2025
Migration laws have been constantly tightened ever since.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
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“Tighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tighten. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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