tight-knit
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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But having their tight-knit group in the same building raises morale, even after weeks of play.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Given Palantir’s tight-knit relationship with the Defense Department, McPeake expects the company to get “at least their fair share” of the agency’s spending.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
Hall, by his nature, is a level-headed character, who does not tend to look beyond the next game, and has been kept grounded by a tight-knit family.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
"We need energy for Nepal's change," the 49-year-old aspiring prime minister told AFP, saying his candidacy represented a break from decades of rule by a tight-knit and ageing elite.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
I could not figure out where I would fit into this tight-knit group.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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