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
In Tehran, the war has emptied the usually traffic-jammed streets but residents told AFP that security forces are keeping a tight grip on the population.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
Nothing, however, sounds like you might expect in Reid’s massive orchestral soundscape capable of holding a listener in tight grip for 30 minutes.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025
Patrice nods and releases me but keeps a tight grip on my hand.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
