run a tight ship
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In his news conference, Tuchel insisted the experienced players he has selected in the squad help him run a tight ship.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
SocGen didn't give any update on the potential sale of non-core assets after Krupa said last month he intended to run a "tight ship" in terms of the bank's portfolio.
From Reuters ● Sep. 18, 2023
Seattle City Councilmember M. Lorena González opened the public hearing by saying, “I’m going to run a tight ship here.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2019
Which raises the question, does anyone know how to run a tight ship on Goat Hill?
From Washington Times ● Sep. 7, 2016
As the batter trotted back to the sidelines, Mr. Ritchie explained that one must run a tight ship to keep the most organized softball league in the city.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2013
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