tight

Example Sentences

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When I've watched them they always keep things very tight.

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

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

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 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