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run a tight ship



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In his news conference, Tuchel insisted the experienced players he has selected in the squad help him run a tight ship.

From BBC May 22, 2026

The bank didn't give any update on the potential sale of non-core assets after Krupa said last month he intended to run a "tight ship" in terms of the bank's portfolio.

From Reuters Sep. 18, 2023

“You run a tight ship here, Ursula,” he said when she ordered him to put on a mask after posing for cameras.

From New York Times Dec. 10, 2020

Seattle City Councilmember M. Lorena González opened the public hearing by saying, “I’m going to run a tight ship here.”

From Seattle Times Feb. 22, 2019

Which raises the question, does anyone know how to run a tight ship on Goat Hill?

From Washington Times Sep. 7, 2016




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