tight schedule

noun

: a small amount of time to do something
We have a tight schedule to get this project done.

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Meals are on a tight schedule, and crumb-producing foods are avoided. Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026 Since instruction is already on a very tight schedule, the prayer would have to be before or after school. Ashley Soebroto, Houston Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026 Celebrity makeup artist Kasey Spickard also likes a smudgy look when on a tight schedule. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 May 2026 Having a set entry time helps people on a tight schedule get into the experience at their preferred time. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tight schedule

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“Tight schedule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20schedule. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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