tight spot
Example Sentences
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The Bank of Japan is also in a tight spot, as not raising interest rates may lead to accelerating inflation and depreciation of the yen, but doing so could hurt the economy.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
These revolutionary changes seem to put workers in a tight spot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
Clever as they are, both parties make it out of a tight spot just fine, but it’s Bob who’s left to pick up the pieces.
From Salon • Sep. 28, 2025
If this amendment passed, some ministers would be in a tight spot.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024
“Well, she doesn’t have any family or means of support. No long-standing friends able to help her out of a tight spot if the need arises.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
