tight

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And bearing the brunt of ever-speedier takeouts are delivery riders scrambling to meet tight deadlines for a pittance.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“The margin of error is so tight that this race is completely up in the air.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

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

In the suburbs of New York City, “inventory is just about as tight as it’s ever been,” says Jonathan Miller, an adjunct professor at Columbia University and the CEO of appraisal firm Miller Samuel.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

The pants I was wearing that year were ones I had gotten last spring and that weren’t too tight, so I wasn't in trouble yet.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott