are tying
- present progressive of tie.
Example Sentences
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As a 31-year-old with a lot of friends who are tying the knot, I’ve been attending a ton of weddings lately.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Others are tying the knot later in life, once they have their own assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
So, OK, let’s talk about not just why schools are tying themselves up in knots about this, but what they should actually do.
From New York Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
The Taiwanese firm and the Indian mining giant are tying up as the government pushes to boost chip manufacturing in the country.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2022
I am always sorry for folks who are tying burdens round their own necks; but some can do it with a better grace than others.
From The Sign of the Red Cross by Everett-Green, Evelyn
