become tight

Examples (10)

• After the long run, her calf muscles began to become tight and sore.
• The new regulations will become tight around businesses that pollute.
• If you don't loosen the screws, the joint will eventually become too tight to adjust.
• During the crisis, the government's control over information became increasingly tight.
• Her jaw would often become tight when she was stressed or angry.
• The security protocols at the border have become so tight that entry is almost impossible.
• He noticed the knot in the rope had become incredibly tight and was difficult to undo.
• With the approaching deadline, the project timeline started to become very tight.
• If financial conditions become tighter, we may need to cut expenses further.
• The embrace between the two friends had become comforting and tight.