tight

Example Sentences

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And when money or energy is tight, that kind of built-in personality matters.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

But here, while Gallrein appears the favorite, the race is tight, and Massie is by no means out of it.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

But this time, they pointedly clenched their fists into tight balls to avoid touching one another.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Global oil inventories continue to move toward historically tight levels, however, so gasoline and diesel prices are likely to remain volatile, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, in a market update.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

They were tight on my wrists, and that’s when something started to feel odd in my stomach.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse