tight

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

In tight matches, goals have come mainly from defenders, with César Montes and Johan Vásquez being the primary threats on set pieces.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

He waved to us excitedly as the boat docked, and despite the tight coil of nerves in my stomach, I smiled back.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin