tighten up
Example Sentences
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"It's a weakness in the system and action needs to be taken now to tighten up controls," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
However, management said it expects higher gross margins, as it takes steps to tighten up purchases and more strictly manage inventories.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
He’s no longer a quintessential underdog routinely pardoned for his bad defense, his questionable durability and his tendency to tighten up in the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
"Often, it's just a mistake. Sometimes all it takes is making people more aware of these things to tighten up some processes."
From Science Daily ● Apr. 16, 2026
The deletions are tempting to a writer because they tighten up a sentence’s rhythm and avoid the ugly sibilance of which.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
