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tie into

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  1. Attack energetically, as in They tied into the buffet as though they hadn't eaten in months. [Colloquial; c. 1900]


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Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr had deservedly put Senegal in front before late goals from Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans sent the tie into extra time.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

But Saldaña said all three of the union’s ballot proposals tie into an overarching strategy to counter the widening healthcare disparities caused by the federal law.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

Forest substitute Callum Hudson-Odoi, however, took the tie into extra time with two fine finishes, the second in the 89th minute.

From Barron's Jan. 10, 2026

The Southwest Power Pool, which operates part of the grid stretching from the Texas Panhandle to North Dakota, has been working to establish new rules for data centers looking to tie into the system.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 6, 2026

He starts frowning, swatting the laddoo’s hands away to stop him from stuffing the tie into his mouth.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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