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Meanings of tight grip in English

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Usage of tight grip in English
1
He held his knife in a tight grip even as they fell.
Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from the Brigands of Greece
2
Martin's hand began to sweat from his tight grip on the receiver.
The preacher
3
It may seize you yet, madam, and it has a tight grip.
The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood
4
Something cold and slimy wrapped around her hand in a tight grip.
The skein of lament
5
Close up, one saw a man keeping a tight grip on himself.
The Guardian
6
Dorin kept a tight grip on the blades sheathed under his sleeves.
Dancer’s Lament
7
But he kept his tight grip on my arm, propelling me downward.
Helen of troy
8
He sheathed the shortsword and took a tight grip of his pannier.
Orb Sceptre Throne
9
She wore dark glasses and kept a tight grip on Candy's arm.
Sisters
10
But his wooden hands held a tight grip on the dog's throat.
Night of the Living Dummy
11
Economically, gas exports enable the government to maintain its tight grip on power.
The Guardian
12
It's a good idea to keep a tight grip on your credit card.
The Irish Times
13
Although the state keeps a tight grip, personal styles still matter.
Reuters
14
Managers control attendance, however, meaning they can keep a tight grip on proceedings.
The Guardian
15
Yes, and the tight grip the fellow had of him by the leg.
Hardscrabble; or, the fall of Chicago: a tale of Indian warfare
16
She held out her hand and Peggy caught it in a tight grip.
Keineth
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United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common