run a tight ship
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Gonzalez Rogers has run a tight ship since the Musk v Altman trial began in late April.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
SocGen didn't give any update on potential sale of non-core assets, after Krupa said last month he intended to run a "tight ship" in terms of portfolio of assets.
From Reuters • Sep. 18, 2023
“You run a tight ship here, Ursula,” he said when she ordered him to put on a mask after posing for cameras.
From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2020
Which raises the question, does anyone know how to run a tight ship on Goat Hill?
From Washington Times • Sep. 7, 2016
"We run a tight ship here," he says.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2011
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