| It had tightened its grip on power through unconstitutional legislation, abrogation of the rule of law, and crude violence. |
| The direction of the wall's line is tightened to a radial geometry which extends from the centre of view in the existing house. |
| A jailbreak in August 2000 made the institution a focus of media attention and the security level there has then been tightened. |
| His arms tightened around me, holding me even closer, if that was possible. |
| My stomach tightened again, but this time, a different type of fear struck me. |
| The introduction of the new sleeper beds on the Kangaroo route have tightened capacity and boosted demand for business travel. |
