These strips should have sufficient bend to allow the points to press tightly together.

Moisten with orange juice and press tightly into baking-powder tins.

Nearly fill a wide-mouthed bottle with hot water, place mouth of the bottle over splinter and press tightly.

His eyes were red and wicked; his lips were pressed tightly together.

An arm was thrown round her, and Anna pressed tightly against her.

Ivan, his hands pressed tightly to the pit of his stomach, groaned.

Last of all came William Coleman, lips pressed tightly together, eyes hard.

Father and I listened with our ears pressed tightly to the door.

He saw a cold, gray, silent man with lips pressed tightly together.

She began to grease a cake tin, her lips pressed tightly together.

Gardener was looking at Casey now, eyes narrow, lips pressed tightly together.

Susannah dropped her head for a moment, her lips pressed tightly together.

He pressed tightly against the ladder and wagged his head defiantly.

His hand pressed tightly upon hers, and she returned the pressure.

Mrs Cloncurry sat opposite them, with her knees pressed tightly together.

The girl caught her breath sharply, her hand pressed tightly against her side.