tight spot
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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
Super Micro also found itself in a tight spot in August 2024, when a report by a short seller raised concerns about the firm’s accounting practices.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
It all has the Lakers in a tight spot, the team needing to be aggressive and, perhaps, even overpay to give James the best possible shot at another deep playoff run.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2025
“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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