tightness
Example Sentences
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The vibe might feel more like early March again if gasoline tightness leads to more consumer angst.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
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
I can see the tightness of her mouth when she snatches at a bag and turns from the door and I push the pram up the street before she can see me.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
