1.   As the fingers tightened he resigned himself to the worst.

2.   His finger tightened on the trigger.

3.   His hand went out, reached for the submachine gun, his fingers tightening on the stock.

4.   Her fingers tightened around his own, hard and harder, pulling him down.

5.   Just for a moment she looked up and her eyes met his, wide, unguarded, and she felt his fingers tighten.

6.   Her fingers tightened on the banister rail, as she paused in her descent.

7.   His fingers tightened, while silvery-green eyes looked deep into gold.

8.   For an instant his fingers tightened on her flesh before he released her and turned to refold the map.

9.   Surprise kept her silent for a moment while her fingers tightened on the receiver.

10.   His fingers tightened around the steering-wheel, their knuckles draining white.