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tightknit

British  
/ ˌtaɪtˈnɪt /

adjective

  1. closely integrated

    a tightknit community

  2. organized carefully and concisely

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With $2.6 billion in assets under management, HoldCo is a bank-focused fund whose brazen approach has clashed with many in the tightknit industry.

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Some treasured the tightknit work environment, as well as Fibrebond’s perks.

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So to an extent, the market could be self-correcting on the same premise now, given all the focus that’s come on the tightknit AI economy.

From Barron's

Upbeat cities like Nashville and Austin attract an array of newcomers with their top-class education and healthcare, while smaller cities offer new residents a slower-paced lifestyle within tightknit communities.

From MarketWatch

The historic downtown and surrounding parks give Concord a peaceful vibe and contribute to the tightknit community and friendly atmosphere the city is known for.

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