tighten up
Example Sentences
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Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 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
In the past, Shiffrin could tighten up and turn quiet as her start time approached, her inner torment a mystery to the colleagues hired to support her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
The Chiefs need to tighten up on defense late — that has been a problem — and limit turnovers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2025
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
