tighten gradually

Examples (10)

• The government decided to tighten economic controls gradually.
• Her grip on the steering wheel began to tighten gradually as the road became icier.
• The knot in the rope will tighten gradually under constant pressure.
• As the deadline approached, the tension in the office began to tighten gradually.
• The company plans to tighten its budget gradually over the next quarter.
• You need to turn the screw carefully, allowing it to tighten gradually.
• His jaw began to tighten gradually as he listened to the frustrating news.
• Environmental regulations are expected to tighten gradually in the coming years.
• The artist watched as the clay began to tighten gradually under her skilled hands.
• The security measures around the building will tighten gradually throughout the day.