tightness

Example Sentences

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Energy inventories are rapidly shrinking, with U.S. crude stocks down 16 million barrels in the latest week, indicating continued near-term tightness.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The fast bowler was included on England's initial team sheet for the first ODI, only to be removed at the last minute because of hamstring tightness.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Although the companies have now announced efforts to ease supply shortages, their extra capacity is not expected to come online until at least next year, and some analysts expect tightness to continue until 2028.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Four to 10 days after the initial phase of the illness, another round of symptoms can develop, which include coughing, shortness of breath and possible tightness in the chest as the lungs fill with fluid.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

That feeling comes again, tightness in chest, tears in eyes.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson