When she saw what had happened, she quickly tightened the straps to secure him in the couch, then began the takeoff procedure.

A few instrumentalists pushed ahead of the conductor at first, but there, too, ensemble quickly tightened.

His face quickly tightened, though, when he was asked about rumors that he would resign.

But the polling gap tightened quickly after the Lieberman announcement and the Democratic convention.

Airport security is typical-lousy-but security tightens quickly as you get closer to the Guard ramp.

His grip tightened quickly, causing Raven's eyes to widen at the unexpected pain.

Thinking it was old man Carter's, she started to pull hers away, but the fingers tightened quickly.

Germany quickly tightened security around diplomatic buildings and synagogues.

Once, there came a hooting from the sky and my hand tightened quickly about my sword hilt.

Aaron quickly tightened his grip on Michael's shoulder.