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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Take a deep breath and tighten your boot buckles.
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Securing their supply is a major national priority as global demand surges and geopolitical tensions tighten access to foreign sources.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
Vocational programs, which require expensive equipment, dedicated facilities, and instructors with real-world trade certifications rather than conventional teaching degrees, were easy targets when budgets tightened.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Des Cars also told lawmakers in November that the Louvre would install 100 external cameras by the end of 2026 and tighten coordination with police, including a police station within the Louvre estate.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Securing their supply is a major national priority as global demand surges and geopolitical tensions tighten access to foreign sources.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
Vocational programs, which require expensive equipment, dedicated facilities, and instructors with real-world trade certifications rather than conventional teaching degrees, were easy targets when budgets tightened.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Des Cars also told lawmakers in November that the Louvre would install 100 external cameras by the end of 2026 and tighten coordination with police, including a police station within the Louvre estate.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Tighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tighten. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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