tight

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After a period of tight consolidation, intraday ranges expanded sharply, moving roughly 1,000 points on June 5 and 1,300 points on June 9.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“Production is steady and inventories are tight, with little to no spot load availability.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

South Korean firms faced a series of high-profile cyber-security incidents last year despite the country's reputation for tight data privacy standards.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Most foam earplugs are designed for one-time use to ensure they maintain a tight seal against noise.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

She was so tight, they said, that she’d sit out under a tree on a hot day to save the shade on her porch.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck