tight grip
Example Sentences
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Farmers are waging a legal battle against what they say is Deere’s tight grip over repairs and the escalating costs of fixing complex equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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
Iran has maintained a tight grip over the internet for many years, with most western social media apps and platforms blocked, as well as external news websites like BBC News.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 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
Mom pulled out the copy of Seventeen from last October, the smiling twins on the cover unaware of Mom’s tight grip.
From "George" by Alex Gino
