taut
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Mitski’s songs have the taut efficiency of the best country-music songwriting, where a situation is introduced and played out to its conclusion, sometimes with an unexpected twist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
As metaphors for the American dream go, Gabriel Tallent’s taut and engrossing second novel, “Crux,” is exceedingly direct: It’s literally a book about climbing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026
If Mr. Linklater, a well-established New York stage actor, cannot make Ben’s emotional dithering either original or believable, he at least brings a taut intensity to his performance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
Banks-Davies opted to shoot the entire series on location, and she kept a taut, quick pace during filming because she wanted the cast to feel the tension all the way through.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026
Both Jam’s parents snapped their heads around, their faces suddenly taut with fear.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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