in a tight corner
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In a tight corner, she and the health minister spoke with a woman being tested for COVID, reassuring her.
From Seattle Times
The alternative would be an unpopular fourth election, putting Mr. Gantz in a tight corner.
From New York Times
The future bullet train station at the airport would be jammed in a tight corner, lying among airport property, Hollywood Way and the 5 Freeway.
From Los Angeles Times
Nelson was in a tight corner, tied up and imprisoned by men who believed he was a spy.
From BBC
“The military finds itself in a tight corner,” said Raza Rumi, the editor of The Daily Times, an influential newspaper based in Lahore.
From New York Times
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