tight

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“Production is steady and inventories are tight, with little to no spot load availability.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Most foam earplugs are designed for one-time use to ensure they maintain a tight seal against noise.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

This will be tight because of how Egypt are set up to play on the counter-attack.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I spent a good share of my shifts throwing tight spirals to kids in the produce section.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It was much easier this time, in a dress rather than a bathing suit, with the side lacer strapping me down tight almost like armor.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu