tightness
Example Sentences
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The fast bowler was included on England's initial team sheet for the first ODI, only to be removed at the last minute because of hamstring tightness.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Although the companies have now announced efforts to ease supply shortages, their extra capacity is not expected to come online until at least next year, and some analysts expect tightness to continue until 2028.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
“Warnings over the severity of the global supply squeeze continue to intensify, with tightness in refined fuel markets already pushing diesel and jet fuel prices toward $200 per barrel,” Saxo Bank strategists wrote on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
“Although supply is tight, no structural deficit has emerged yet. The present tightness reflects short‑term global market stress. As long as refinery operations remain stable, California is positioned to meet regional jet fuel needs.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
She sat, the picture of a professional, but there was a tightness around her eyes that let me know she was a little worried.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
