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Meanings of tight in English
(Used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity.
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Usage of tight in English
1
Hayward said that in the longer term, oil market fundamentals remained tight.
2
Security for the senator will be tight in view of recent violence.
3
If you're experiencing similar problems, hold tight the functionality is coming soon.
4
However, political polarization in the country would make it tight, he said.
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Access to the region remains tight, with no foreign journalists allowed in.
6
He needed the van tight behind him for his idea to work.
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Yes, supply is tight, thanks to war and political instability and under-investment.
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The report comes amid an oil market that is already relatively tight.
9
Sabine gripped the large paper in her right hand, balling it tight.
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Even the South African tight five have been given instructions to attack.
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One thing's for sure: Washington is still tight-lipped on the baby issue.
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However, in typically tight-lipped fashion, Apple has yet to confirm its plans.
13
For good? The question produced an odd, tight sensation in his windpipe.
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The overall result is targeted stepwise tight glycemic regulation using insulin boluses.
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Aoki's hand on his thigh, almost painful; his jeans far too tight.
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Mr Brownlee also remained tight-lipped about legal protection of troops in Iraq.
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