Example Sentences

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After the video went viral in August 2021, the skincare brand has been selling out of the temporary under-eye tightener on a regular basis.

From Fox News • Nov. 27, 2021

In Chaplin’s classic comedy of the Machine Age, a bolt tightener fails at everything but falling in love.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2020

With only three horses entered for a $5,000 purse, the Prep was a non-wagering exhibition, but it proved the perfect tightener for Greek Money.

From New York Times • May 16, 2012

The brilliant colt moved forward off the tightener, recording a smashing three-length win the Kelso Handicap on Oct.

From Newsweek • Nov. 3, 2011

A belt tightener should whenever practicable be placed on the slack side of the belt.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua