tight

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Election watchers say it could still be a few more days before tight races are called, including the California gubernatorial and L.A. mayoral primaries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Turkmenistan's ruling duo -- Gurbanguly and Serdar Berdymukhamedov -- hold a tight grasp on power.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Drivers have complained in recent years that the cars were simply too big - too long and wide - to race effectively in the tight confines of the streets of Monaco.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The software industry has faced tight scrutiny in recent months as some investors questioned whether rapid advancements in AI could one day replace the services for which software-as-a-service, or SaaS, companies charge clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Dad’s mask must’ve been on nice and tight when Officer Clueless spoke to him, but that’s no surprise.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam