Our chances increase every time the authorities tighten their grip.

Meanwhile, the Japanese authority tightened the colonial policy which cut off the connection and support from mainland China.

Following the arrest, Serbian authorities tightened security and banned public gatherings throughout the country.

A new authority colored the softness of his inquiry, his fingers tightened harshly; he was no longer playing her game.

Yet with the Chinese authorities tightening control over information networks, even something as innocuous as an Internet club is now suspect.

But the authorities were tightening the screws, officially labeling the group an "evil cult" and preparing for show trials of leaders.

Such migration reached a peak in 1988, but dropped off sharply in 1989 as Japanese authorities tightened the requirements for obtaining student visas.

The authorities have gradually tightened the screws on the group, and it is not clear if its work can continue.

Over the years, the authority has tightened its guidelines.