Example Sentences

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When it comes to electing a House speaker, other notable brawls have knotted up Congress for an assortment of reasons.

From Washington Times • Jan. 5, 2023

There may be no “king rat”, but there are “rat kings”, groups of up to 30 rats whose tails have knotted together to form one giant, swirling mass.

From The Guardian • Sep. 20, 2016

The puck deflected back toward the left corner — where Holtby had just been standing — and the slightest of effort from the Rangers would have knotted the score.

From Washington Times • May 5, 2015

With the victory, the Capitals have knotted the series at two games apiece, meaning they’ll return to New York on Saturday.

From Washington Times • Apr. 22, 2015

Your lordship will observe that I have knotted your bonds in easy reach of your hands, the use of which I have just restored to you.

From To Have and to Hold by Johnston, Mary