tight
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The ECB is widely expected to raise interest rates in June, with a tight labor market potentially supporting wage demands—a key driver of inflation—as workers seek compensation for higher living and energy costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Bass is locked in a tight race with councilmember and former ally Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
To be sure, American consumers have wiggled out of tight spots before, powering the U.S. economy through decades-high inflation spikes, a pandemic, and armed conflicts.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
It adds barrels to a tight prompt-month market, helps smooth out price spikes and “it buys time,” Liu said.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
His body is rigid, hands clamped tight at his sides.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
