taut
Example Sentences
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Exploring these craggy psychological contours from the perspectives of the investigators, the accused’s shocked parents, and a psychologist tasked with evaluating the boy and his parents in four taut episodes is equally impressive.
From Salon
“Forensic Files stories” are told in a taut 22 minutes without teasers and repetition.
Most of the protagonists are women, brought to life through Alvarez’s taut, shining sentences.
From Los Angeles Times
The webs snap taut as the crew sews both sides of the ship together.
From Literature
At once the balloon stretched taut, straining at the ropes.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
