tight spot
Example Sentences
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The pressure campaign has put McInnis in a tight spot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
While that leaves Warsh in a tight spot, it may not mean rate hikes are coming.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026
Super Micro also found itself in a tight spot in August 2024, when a report by a short seller raised concerns about the firm’s accounting practices.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 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
We go up to the second floor, where our bedroom is, this tight spot that wouldn’t really be all that comfortable for one person, let alone three, but we make it work.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
