Sentence examples for has held tight from inspiring English sources

Some storefronts have changed over the years, but Main Street has held tight to its charm.

Helvey emerged from the lecture with an entirely new frame of reference as a soldier, something he has held tight ever since.

Mr. Giuliani has held tight to that image, the jaunty chieftain and his legal warriors, many of whom have remained admirers and, in some cases advisers.

That bond between the machinists and tradesmen supporting the war effort at home and those fighting on the front lines has held tight for generations — as long as the tank has served as a symbol of military might.

Kim has held tight to the dynastic personality cult, the brutal police state bolstered by a gulag network, and the official ideology of isolationist self-reliance handed down by his father and grandfather.

"He was obviously careful about his words, precise, and clearly a cut above the egocentric image of some Ivy League professors". Helvey emerged from the lecture with an entirely new frame of reference as a soldier, something he has held tight ever since.

Foreign governments have held tight to the two-state ideal despite drastic changes on the ground.

Rebel brigades have held tight in Aleppo through nearly two weeks of fighting, which continued on Friday.

America West claims a good reception by customers, but rival airlines have held tight to their high prices.

Lately, Mr. Ruttenstein said, while some in fashion found themselves questioning the purpose of fashion, its creative and commercial viability, others have held tight to optimism.

Over the years, the Boy Scouts have held tight to their long history of discriminating against gay parents and scouts (detailed at GLAAD.org), while the Girl Scouts, 4-H, the Boys & Girls Club and Campfire USA have evolved.