tight situation
Example Sentences
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“The tight situation we had back in 2020 is behind us, but it’s hard to say — the weather this summer has been weird and intense,” O’Connell said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2023
It would be as good in a tight situation as humans — better, even.
From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2023
“When we’re in a tight situation or a high-pressure moment I know that these guys perform under pressure and I think they know that I do, also,” he said.
From Seattle Times • May 13, 2022
"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
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
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