The Temple began tightening its organization, asking more of its members than did other churches.

"There is only one way to straighten it," Jonathan announced and began tightening the strap of his tin helmet again.

She began tightening the garrote, then suddenly pulled it from his neck and buried her face in her hands.

He went down on one knee before me and began tightening my laces.

Some strange emotion it was probably fear began tightening the muscles in her throat.

Now there's a rumor that they began tightening again at the beginning of this month.

Rather wrapped a dozen loops of line around the plank ends, then began tightening them.

With prices rising through the 1990's, rice looked like a winner until Brazilian consumers began tightening their belts last year.

As he spoke, "the others" began tightening the circle around her.

He began tightening the buckles holding the case closed.