tight
Example Sentences
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Even with their star defensive duo sidelined, Arsenal had the tightest defence in the league, conceding just 12 goals in 19 games - the lowest of any team.
From BBC
Some data-center developers are shopping for electricity beyond regulated utility companies and regional power networks where supplies are increasingly tight.
Subsequent performers stayed on theme with songs composed of resonant lyrics like “So long stranger / I like to think I know you best” and “Hold on tight / don’t let go.”
From Los Angeles Times
Despite the tight turnaround from the Ashes, captain Harry Brook leads a full-strength squad.
From BBC
The US has formal ties with Beijing rather than Taiwan, and has walked a tight diplomatic rope for decades.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
