tight spot
Example Sentences
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It is far from certain whether the coming weeks and months will embolden or strengthen Farage, or serve to emphasise the tight spot he is already in.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
That puts the Federal Reserve in a tight spot.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
While that leaves Warsh in a tight spot, it may not mean rate hikes are coming.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026
Above-target inflation and a cooling labor market have put the Federal Reserve in a tight spot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
If you are someone whose father has made his way up in the business world, then you’ve seen, firsthand, what it means to negotiate your way out of a tight spot.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
