hold tight

But many still held tight to their homeland ties.

Some may consider summer to be a season for escaping into air-conditioned movie theaters, but many Seattleites hold tight to a different tradition: outdoor movies.

As Jack held tight to the sword more and more cracks appeared, vapor escaping from each one.

John Harvey jumped off and held tight to the railing, stopping the merry-go-round with a jerk.

Its residents are used to holding tight to traditions.