tight

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“You really try to make the settlement agreements really tight in the sense that they only apply to the issues that were under exam, and you clearly say what they don’t apply to,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Seeded as an also-ran at No. 23, she upset Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova before falling in a tight three-set match to Amanda Anisimova.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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

In a tight category, Aaron Drinan's 22 goals made him the winner, despite his club Swindon falling short in their quest to reach the play-offs.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

He always ran with his ears laid back tight to his head.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell