Sentence examples for he tightened from inspiring English sources

As citizens' protection minister, Mr Dendias proved effective: he tightened controls along Greece's borders but made it easier for informal immigrants to seek asylum.

He tightened his flippers.

He tightened it.

He tightened his grip on the pistol.

He tightened up in the shot and took poor options.

As mayor, he tightened ethics rules and swept out many of Mr. James's appointees.

He tightened the sash, then strode, rubbing at his eyes with balled fists.

He tightened all the muscles in his body and craned his neck.

In a sop to Mr Yudhoyono, he tightened procedures to deter further asylum seekers last week.

He tightened his articulation, and his playing grew purposeful, one melodic premise flowing into the next.

He tightened the curriculum by tossing out such frivolities as playwriting and fiction, and he focused instruction on newsroom skills.