tight grip

Example Sentences

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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

While Google has long maintained a tight grip on the highly profitable search business, it faces increasing competition, with rivals like Amazon.com taking some market share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The winners are no longer the flashiest growth stories, but operators that can keep a tight grip on costs while convincing consumers that a meal out is still worth the money.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

The billionaire Cox family, descendants of an Ohio press baron who bought his first newspaper in 1898, began acquiring cable systems in 1962 and has since held them with a tight grip.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2025

I jerked my hat down over my ears, then climbed out, keeping a tight grip on the food containers.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows