as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
a man of legendary tightness, he has plenty of money in his savings account
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Noun
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The competitive process in our economy is complicated.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025 -
The project is expected to add over $ 1 billion to the state’s economy over the next 12 years, based on the lifespan of the grant, according to Stein’s office.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Cash includes cash and cash equivalents like savings deposits and money market funds.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Even though fuel prices have since come down, EVs still offer substantial long-term savings—especially for drivers who log a lot of miles.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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“Tightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tightness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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