tightness

Example Sentences

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Energy inventories are rapidly shrinking, with U.S. crude stocks down 16 million barrels in the latest week, indicating continued near-term tightness.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

“Adding to market tightness, many major gas facilities are conducting seasonal maintenance, including Europe’s biggest pipeline gas supplier, Norway.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

Four to 10 days after the initial phase of the illness, another round of symptoms can develop, which include coughing, shortness of breath and possible tightness in the chest as the lungs fill with fluid.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Will could see the tightness around Gared's mouth, the barely suppressed anger in his eyes under the thick black hood of his cloak.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin