tight grip
Example Sentences
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The Nazi regime held a tight grip over all spheres of Germany's cultural life, most notably displaying works it deemed unacceptable at the "Degenerate Art Exhibition" in 1937.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
During that time, the technology entrepreneur has maintained a tight grip on owning Blue Origin, investing his own funds into the company instead of seeking money from investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Dealers have long held a tight grip on car sales, but cracks are beginning to show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026
In Tehran, the war has emptied the usually traffic-jammed streets but residents told AFP that security forces are keeping a tight grip on the population.
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026
Patrice nods and releases me but keeps a tight grip on my hand.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
