The cord tightened as the man struggled and the trigger mechanism released.

The cord tightened, cutting painfully into her hand and neck.

As the cords tightened, Margo kept hoping that one would break.

A cord tightened around my heart, then loosened, like a bowstring snapping.

Nik felt the cord tighten; Vandy held the other end.

The cords around his neck tightened, and he was hauled away.

Then the cord tightened around her ankles and she was jerked abruptly skyward.

At the same time, the cord tightened around Blacktarget's neck, killing him.

Claire saw the cords in Luke's throat tighten as he fought for control before answering.

"As the baby gets into position for birth, the umbilical cord could tighten around the chest or the neck."