Endured tightened economic controls. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
His expression tightened as he turned and started running. From Wordnik.com. [The Lives of Felix Gunderson] Reference
His expression tightened, but he nodded without saying a word. From Wordnik.com. [The Man From High Mountain]
She glanced toward the floor and her expression tightened unhappily. From Wordnik.com. [Tran Siberian] Reference
Lucas didn't rise to the bait, though his expression tightened just a bit. From Wordnik.com. [Hunting Fear]
His expression tightened, as if her words had been even more barbed than she had meant. From Wordnik.com. [The Silent Warrior]
NGUYEN: The word tightened doesn't even come close when you're talking security at the Democratic National Convention. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 25, 2004] Reference
Her expression tightened, but he stood where he was, his fingers digging into her waist as though he could make her understand. From Wordnik.com. [The Man From High Mountain]
His expression tightened and clouded. From Wordnik.com. [VENDETTA: THE GIANT NOVEL] Reference
Then his satisfied expression tightened into a smirk. From Wordnik.com. [Everything but the Truth] Reference
Tate's expression tightened as he thought of his father. From Wordnik.com. [Texas Lawman]
Hazel's expression tightened a little; there was something in his voice she didn't quite like. From Wordnik.com. [The Body Ricardo] Reference
Carson's expression tightened slightly at the mention of Rover's name, but his voice was steady as he answered. From Wordnik.com. [Wraithbait] Reference
The hand that held the sword tightened its grip on the gilded scabbard, and he strode forward into the room fiercely. From Wordnik.com. [A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford] Reference
To echo Mr Oakly and Jeppy below, what do you mean "tightened"?. From Wordnik.com. [Report: Republicans Going Up On The Air In Indiana] Reference
Shandris’s expression tightened, but there was also a hint of approval. From Wordnik.com. [WORLD OF WARCRAFT STORMRAGE] Reference
Will’s expression tightened, but Jem bent a warning look on him, and he remained silent. From Wordnik.com. [Clockwork Angel] Reference
His expression tightened, his eyes darkened. From Wordnik.com. [Wicked Pleasures]
"We kind of tightened up defensively," Henderson said. From Wordnik.com. [All Stories - Bainbridge Island Review] Reference
"As Cezer's expression tightened, Oskar stepped in front of him. From Wordnik.com. [Kingdoms of Light]
Clark said they haven't added much but they've "tightened" things up. From Wordnik.com. [Read Between The Lions] Reference
Then Jacob’s expression tightened, like something painful was coming. From Wordnik.com. [Eclipse]
"After I threw that pitch, it just kind of tightened up on me," he said. From Wordnik.com. [The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed] Reference
In that inning, it kind of tightened up a little on me. ". From Wordnik.com. [John Lannan's worrisome inning] Reference
"tightened" this year and that the U.S. government did not want to end the measures. From Wordnik.com. [canada.com Top Stories] Reference
As it is, presidential security has been tightened. From Wordnik.com. [A Secret Army's Vow] Reference
After World War II, international capital flows were tightened. From Wordnik.com. [GETTING BURNED ABROAD] Reference
But as the season has progressed, the better teams have tightened. From Wordnik.com. [Up In The Air] Reference
Cops and Customs officials from Tijuana to Matamoros have tightened security. From Wordnik.com. [Broke On The Rio Grande] Reference
And unless screws are tightened, it will remain easy for terrorists to slip in. From Wordnik.com. [Fortress America] Reference
Women get lifted and tucked and snipped and tightened, and have their faces totally recast. From Wordnik.com. [Eyes Of The Beholders] Reference
As tightened economic sanctions take hold in Belgrade, popular support for the war is waning. From Wordnik.com. [How Formidable A Foe?] Reference
It took arrogance, ambition and a blind faith that the money spigot would never be tightened. From Wordnik.com. [What To Chop] Reference
Security around Reagan has been tightened, and other changes are likely after an investigation. From Wordnik.com. [Sloppy Service] Reference
When the Fed tightened in February and the decline steepened, fund holders headed for the exits. From Wordnik.com. [Excited About The Dow? Get A Grip On Yourself.] Reference
At every White House meeting he attended, he insisted that sanctions be tightened still further. From Wordnik.com. [How Did We Get Here?] Reference
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