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

"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

“The extremely tight situation remains, and the future is uncertain,” Shuntaro Furukawa told reporters.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 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