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The phrase "tightened up" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe making something more secure, strict, or organized, often in a context of improving efficiency or control. Example: "The manager decided to tighten up the budget to ensure that all expenses were accounted for."
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tightened up
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Past of tighten up
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England tightened up their game.
I think security is tightened up now".
So, we've tightened up the regulations.
I just tightened up in the end.
My hamstring just tightened up completely.
"Everything is being tightened up," he said.
Customs officials tightened up inspections of Japanese imports.
Garrard's back tightened up during practice Thursday night.
The Kings tightened up their defense considerably last season.
He tightened up in the shot and took poor options.
It tightened up and was worse than in Game 2".
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