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taut

[tawt] / tɔt /


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Taut, tan and dressed all in black, the Boss was a commanding figure as he led his band — and that exuberant crowd — through favorites that have spanned his career.

From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2023

Taut and suspenseful, Daniel Roher’s film plays more like a John le Carré thriller than a true story.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2022

Taut, sparse and exposed, listening to Clouds is a magical, immersive experience.

From The Guardian • Aug. 15, 2019

Taut with suspense and moments of tenderness and replete with a cast of unforgettable characters, "Deep Down Dark" ranks with the best of adventure literature.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2014

Taut wires connected their tops, each tower with every other, so that the wires were a lacework above the small disc buildings.

From Wandl the Invader by Cummings, Ray




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