tied up
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Renting could give you more flexibility, reduce the amount of your retirement portfolio tied up in a house, and let you test whether you really want to make the move permanent.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
“There’s far more for her to do than get tied up in one county,” Ticktin said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
But Novo’s future is still tied up with semaglutide.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Altman, by comparison, has much of his wealth tied up in an array of other startups, a situation that has raised concerns among employees and lawmakers about potential conflicts of interest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Somkit tied up the boat and pinched Pong’s elbow.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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