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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The treatment features radio frequency for skin tightening and lifting, advanced muscle stimulation to volumize and tone, and ends with a manual lymphatic drainage to improve circulation.
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Angela Lei, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
But according to experts that spoke to CNBC, there is reason to believe Europe, which is Ukraine’s biggest donor, can make up the shortfall if the U.S. withdraws or tightens that funding.
—Lily Meckel, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Whether you’re stressed about wrinkles or loose skin, this wand can promote your skin’s radiance while tightening your skin and reducing fine lines.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Simply use the attachment with its red, amber, and infrared lights for three minutes on each area of your face (such as your forehead, nasolabial folds, and so on) to help smooth and firm, then swap it out for the microcurrent head and slick on some conductive gel to start tightening and toning.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Angela Lei, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
But according to experts that spoke to CNBC, there is reason to believe Europe, which is Ukraine’s biggest donor, can make up the shortfall if the U.S. withdraws or tightens that funding.
—Lily Meckel, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Whether you’re stressed about wrinkles or loose skin, this wand can promote your skin’s radiance while tightening your skin and reducing fine lines.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Simply use the attachment with its red, amber, and infrared lights for three minutes on each area of your face (such as your forehead, nasolabial folds, and so on) to help smooth and firm, then swap it out for the microcurrent head and slick on some conductive gel to start tightening and toning.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Tighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tighten. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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