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Putting In A Tight Spot Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SHOEHORNING" which means:
- verb
- • To use a shoehorn.
- • To force (something) into (a tight space); to squeeze (something) into (a schedule, etc); to exert great effort to insert or include (something); to include (something) despite potent reasons not to.
- • To force some current event into alignment with a some (usually unconnected) agenda, especially when it is fallacious.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The shoehorning of that new clause into the contract was unexpected."
- • "The shoehorning of unnecessary details made the story confusing."
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