tight spot
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It is far from certain whether the coming weeks and months will embolden or strengthen Farage, or serve to emphasise the tight spot he is already in.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
That puts the Federal Reserve in a tight spot.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
While that leaves Warsh in a tight spot, it may not mean rate hikes are coming.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026
Above-target price increases and a weak labor market put the Fed in a tight spot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
“Well, she doesn’t have any family or means of support. No long-standing friends able to help her out of a tight spot if the need arises.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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