She tightened her hold on the handle. tighten the straps on the backpack so that the load doesn't shift while hiking
Recent Examples on the WebWhile traditional immigration destinations like the U.S., Canada and the U.K. have been scaling back investment immigration options or tightening their requirements, Singapore has taken a different approach.—Hannah Ma, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 And with Beijing tightening its grip on the city in recent years, activists said, the political space needed to facilitate change is shrinking.—Chris Lau, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024 Energizing ingredients like caffeine firm and tighten fine lines, while hydrating additives such as hyaluronic acid, aloe water, apple and watermelon moisturize.—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 13 Sep. 2024 But domestic tourists are now tightening their travel purse strings, and international travelers aren’t filling the gap.—Serenitie Wang, Cnbc, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tighten
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