He seemed to have been drawn even tighter than usual.

It drew instantly tight and pulled him several feet above the floor.

The cop looked at him sideways, his lips drawing a little tighter, but he said nothing.

The tension drew tighter, so tight she thought she'd soon explode with it.

He studied the little peak as it drew tight and pink with her growing hunger.

The city council's boundaries are drawn so tight that everywhere is within cycling distance.

A rope sailed over the bear's head, drawing tight and dragging it back.

The loop drew tight and Banouin tried to haul the horse from the water.

Suddenly he felt as though a knotted rope had been fastened around his head and was being drawn ever tighter.

Susan's lips drew tight and Banks could feel the waves of humiliation flowing from her.