tightly shut

Examples (20)

• The garage door was shut tightly to keep out the cold.
• The door was tightly shut, blocking out the noise.
• He shut the car door tightly to prevent it from rattling.
• Her eyes remained tightly shut as she tried to fall asleep.
• After checking the locks, she shut the window tightly.
• Make sure the lid is tightly shut to keep the food fresh.
• The old chest was shut tightly, making it difficult to open.
• The windows were all tightly shut against the storm.
• Make sure you shut the gate tightly so the dog doesn't escape.
• He kept his mouth tightly shut, refusing to say a word.
• The storm forced them to shut the shutters tightly against the wind.
• The old box was tightly shut with several rusty latches.
• He shut his fist tightly in anger.
• Despite the strong wind, the gate stayed tightly shut.
• The lid of the box was shut tightly, sealing the contents.
• She found the drawer tightly shut, impossible to open.
• Please shut the filing cabinet drawer tightly.
• The flower bud was tightly shut before it bloomed.
• She shut her eyes tightly to block out the bright light.
• The secret was kept tightly shut within their small group.