tight situation

Example Sentences

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“We’ve never been in a tight situation like that,” Mandella said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2024

It would be as good in a tight situation as humans — better, even.

From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2023

"Unless you have some surplus crew and surplus aircraft available, then you're going to be in a very tight situation."

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2022

If you had a tight situation that depended on clear thinking, would you trust a mature octopus or a 2-year-old child?

From Washington Post • May 20, 2021

He had known that money was short, but he hadn’t realized Baba was in such a tight situation.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins