airtight

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Those underdogs tend to follow a simple recipe—they have one or two elite skills, like 3-point shooting or an airtight zone defense, that can tilt a seeming mismatch in their favor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Also read: Your estate plan needs to be absolutely airtight.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

Each fruit sample was sealed in an airtight container, and the team recorded details including species, size, color and softness.

From Science Daily • Dec. 1, 2025

"And we're also knocking down old buildings, making our homes warmer, more airtight - there are less places for them to go."

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

I briefly exposed the mixture to the air on a win-dowsill, then sealed it in an airtight container.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan