tauten
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become taut.
have tautened
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present perfectof tauten.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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During the past year, nerves on both sides have tautened further as the two countries added to their military power.
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