tight
adjective
firmly or closely fixed in place; not easily moved; secure.
Example Sentences
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Martin described Gen Z as one of the first generations in recent memory to come of age facing markedly tighter economic circumstances.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Meanwhile, tighter product markets pushed Atlantic Basin refining margins to record highs in July, as stronger seasonal demand for diesel, jet fuel and gasoline collided with supply shortfalls and depleted inventories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
He alluded to rivals Anthropic and OpenAI, who have called for tighter controls on the technology.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
"People haven't got the resources to sit in a pub for three or four hours and enjoy themselves. I get the impression people are holidaying on a tighter budget."
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
I tuck my legs even tighter into my body, curl my tail over my throbbing paws.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
