tight
adjective
firmly or closely fixed in place; not easily moved; secure.
Example Sentences
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If inflation stays elevated and the Fed sees tighter policy as the only remedy, Morgan Stanley’s Gapen said, the likely channel is falling asset prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Using similar observing methods, Roman could identify planets in tighter orbits, including true Jupiter analogs that are currently hidden by the glare of their stars.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
But Paramount faces a tighter deadline — if the deal is not closed by Oct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
An even tighter Canadian-EU alliance, covering far more sectors than trade alone, would continue a recent trend of both parties to form new association agreements around the world.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Mrs. Sterling wrapped her arms tighter around the bundle of soft blankets that surrounded baby Maximilian.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
