tighten round

Examples (10)

• His grip tightened round her arm, refusing to let go.
• The old rope began to tighten round the heavy load as it was lifted.
• She felt the cold steel band tighten round her wrist.
• The government plans to tighten security round critical infrastructure.
• His fingers tightened round the coffee cup, trying to warm them.
• A sudden sense of dread tightened round her chest.
• The knot was tightened round the package to secure its contents.
• Environmental regulations will tighten round industrial emissions next year.
• The fog began to tighten round the ancient castle, obscuring its towers.
• He instinctively let his arms tighten round the child, protecting her.