be tight with

Example Sentences

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Yet Powell also that warned the job market continues to be tight, with job openings outnumbering job seekers, which works as a drag on employers competing for workers.

From Washington Post • Mar. 16, 2022

“If we think that this is the most important thing we’re ever going to do in our lives, we’re not going to perform. We’re going to be tight with expectation.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2021

"If we think that this is the most important thing we’re ever going to do in our lives, we’re not going to perform. We’re going to be tight with expectation."

From Fox News • Sep. 17, 2021

Only a couple of those races are likely to be tight, with Democrats aiming to topple Rep. David Schweikert in the 6th District and Republicans hoping to defeat Rep. Tom O’Halleran in the 1st District.

From Washington Times • Nov. 2, 2020

I wanted to be tight with them so badly.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila