Sentence examples for tightens around from inspiring English sources

The noose tightens around Libya as competing ideological and territorial claims are staked on it.

The post 9/11 Necklace tightens around your neck.

The Michael Jackson investigation tightens around Dr. Conrad Murray.

The hammock that, when you lie in it, automatically tightens around you.

As the legal noose tightens around his assets, there have been persistent rumours in Bangkok of quiet talks with his opponents.

As the net of the Russia scandal tightens around Trump, there is every reason to believe that his behavior will get even more erratic and dangerous.

Related: US-backed Forces Tighten Grip Around Islamic State in Syria's Manbij.

His fingers tightened around mine. "Shit.

Security was tightened around the nation.

Financial regulation is being tightened around the world.

But the noose is tightening around his parents' necks.