tight

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And bearing the brunt of ever-speedier takeouts are delivery riders scrambling to meet tight deadlines for a pittance.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

So hang tight, and enjoy the frustrating suspense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In the suburbs of New York City, “inventory is just about as tight as it’s ever been,” says Jonathan Miller, an adjunct professor at Columbia University and the CEO of appraisal firm Miller Samuel.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

That’s so tight, it appears that no one will get the 50% needed to win outright, and if we get a top-two runoff, it’s not clear who will go to the dance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

It was much easier this time, in a dress rather than a bathing suit, with the side lacer strapping me down tight almost like armor.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu