tied
Britishadjective
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(of a public house, retail shop, etc) obliged to sell only the beer, products, etc, of a particular producer
a tied house
tied outlet
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(of a house or cottage) rented out to the tenant for as long as he or she is employed by the owner
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(of a loan) made by one nation to another on condition that the money is spent on goods or services provided by the lending nation
Example Sentences
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Greco has since heard from judges across the state that they feel their hands are tied.
From Los Angeles Times
Israel Claustro is facing accusations that he was tied to a long-running conspiracy with a Pasadena doctor, according to federal court records.
From Los Angeles Times
Since then they have reached a wider audience by offering an array of contracts tied to the outcomes of sporting events, making inroads into the business of established betting operations such as DraftKings and FanDuel.
Much of the Nasdaq’s advance has been tied to memory and semiconductor companies, such as Western Digital, Lam Research and Micron Technology.
From Barron's
His investment philosophy takes a long-term view by finding companies with sustainable moats that provide an irreplaceable service tied to high switching costs.
From Barron's
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