1.   Apple, however, kept a tight grip on its technology and suffered the consequences.

2.   The best way for the government to achieve this is to keep a tight grip on the tigerish tendencies of the economy.

3.   The former dictator still keeps a tight grip on power.

4.   The humans had grown their winter coats, and the high buildings trembled in the tight grip of their stress equations.

5.   The streets were crowded and she kept a tight grip on her bag.

6.   The tight grip of the Gascon nobility on the Church served their dynastic interests well.

7.   Until last year, the regime kept a tight grip on the country.

8.   There is no sign that the Party will loosen its tight grip on the country.

9.   Keep a tight grip on his hand when you cross the street.