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
Egypt's leaders have struck a cautious note since, warning against any "escalation" in the conflict and discouraging "speculation" while keeping a tight grip on the media narrative.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
It has long had a tight grip on all levels of society, from workplaces to schools and concert halls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 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
I glance over at my mom and I see that my dad has a tight grip on her hand, as if to say Chama.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
