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tight

Economics

a. (of a commodity) difficult to obtain; in excess demand

b. (of funds, money, etc.) difficult and expensive to borrow because of high demand or restrictive monetary policy

c. (of markets) characterized by excess demand or scarcity with prices tending to rise

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tight

[tīt]

(engineering)

Unbroken, crack-free, and solid rock in which a naked hole will stand without caving.

A borehole made impermeable to water by cementation or casing.

(mechanical engineering)

Inadequate clearance or the barest minimum of clearance between working parts.

The absence of leaks in a pressure system.

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We were becoming tighter and tighter, to the point of telepathy."

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She added: "Obviously there will be the heightened risk of the Olympics so there will be tighter security."

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Summary: Opec member Algeria has no plans to increase its oil exports to compensate for any fall in Iranian exports stemming from tighter US and European sanctions, its energy minister said on Thursday.

Algeria has no plan to offset drop in Iran oil exports

Her mum Sarah, of Tow Law, County Durham, said: The new hands give Tilly a much tighter grip and she seems to find it much easier to hold a paintbrush and pencil, which will really help at school."

New hands will keep Tilly on top form

As the start gets closer that knot gets tighter and tighter.

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London, March 6 (ANI): The Russian beauty with whom John Terry tried to flirt during Wayne Bridge's party has urged Chelsea officials to keep a tighter leash on their players.