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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From that point, households may start with a small, tight schedule and then stretch it out when the real needs become clearer. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 There is an extremely tight schedule on Capitol Hill that both the House and the Senate are facing. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 Ezri Konsa, Emiliano Martinez and Ollie Watkins have not yet returned following their participation with their respective countries in the World Cup and face a tight schedule to feature in the Super Cup. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Between juggling high expenses and a tight schedule, these outlets can be the quickest way to earn or lose some money, Michaels said. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 21 July 2026 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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