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tightly

  • a word derived from tight.

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Those intermediate molecules can drift into neighboring synthesis sites, reducing the separation between reactions even though the pH remains tightly controlled.

From Science Daily • Jul. 9, 2026

He persisted with his ministry even as the government cracked down on Christians who worshiped outside of China’s tightly controlled system of official churches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

Vietnam's constitution enshrines a right to religious freedom, but the government tightly regulates religious organisations.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

Xi himself has often urged ethnic minorities to integrate more, telling them to "hug tightly like pomegranate seeds" to create a stronger China.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

She said no, tightly, with no room for discussion.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman