Sentence examples for defense tightened from inspiring English sources
The defense tightened, kept it close.
Pierce scored 11 points in the third quarter, and the defense tightened.
As Bryant found gaps, the Celtics' defense tightened around his teammates.
After that, Germany's defense tightened, stifling Cameroon's runs before they got started.
The Cougars' defense tightened again, forcing DiCarlo to line up for another 45-yard attempt.
The Heat's defense tightened during the final three quarters, limiting Carter's looks to the basket.
In the second half, though, their defense tightens up significantly.
That's the principle of this defense: Tighten up on third down and in the red zone (Seattle knows this all too well), because that has to be the top priority.
It has been her tendency to score early during important tournaments, then to grow quiet as defenses tighten and the pressure of expectation squeezes like a vise.
But breakaway regular season success for Ovechkin has not translated into similarly into the playoffs, when defenses tighten and whistles are swallowed, allowing him fewer power play opportunities.
And although the Department of Defense tightened the rules under which people could be discharged for violations of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy, Mr. Sarvis said that his group was working with several service members who are currently under investigation, and that discharges were still possible.
