Example Sentences

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Britney Spears appears to be swiftly tying up loose ends that have tethered her to the court system for years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024

As the fallout from Terra’s crash continues, the Nationals’ predicament highlights the potential pitfalls for athletes, teams and leagues that have tethered their brands to the volatile digital currency.

From Washington Post • May 20, 2022

Over nine months of remote work, however, virtual meetings have tethered us to each other and given shared experiences greater weight.

From Washington Post • Dec. 31, 2020

They have tethered their goats to sheds on stilts.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2020

He might have tethered his horses and walked the distance, but he had a talent for leaving to somebody else the things he ought to do.

From The Girl from Keller's by Bindloss, Harold