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 WebThe bill included significant security tightening measures but lacked any provisions for legalization of immigrants in the country illegally.—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024 The rep recalled that the location tightened security for approximately a week in 2023, during which customers were to leave their information with a hostess who would then coordinate them with an advisor inside the shop at a later time and date.—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024 Engineers tightened bolts around the flange where the leak was detected, pressurized the lines and then ran tests to determine if the leak was still present.—William Harwood, CBS News, 21 May 2024 Superfoods like blueberry, apple, and watermelon boost radiance while a blend of probiotic extracts, hyaluronic acid, and caffeine smooth, moisturizes, and tightens the eye area.—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for tighten
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