tight

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Then she targets the tight spots, her fingers moving in piano-player like motions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The initiative faces broad opposition across the government, parliament and business sector, but opinion polls suggest the vote could be tight.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Official results confirm the race is extremely tight with more than 85% of votes counted.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The memory makers are guiding to tight supply into 2027, so the near-term direction is set.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

A few people were picking through garbage cans, and someone was sleeping on a bench, curled up tight, and there was an enthusiastic game of basketball echoing over from the newly refinished court.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith