tied up
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For one, the Kirk killing was destined to become tied up with the internet’s passion for true crime.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026
The pilots or helicopters could be tied up on other commercial jobs when a wildfire call comes in.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
But naturally, two-way star Shohei Ohtani’s health is tied up in the answers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
He bought shares in a company on the urging of a family friend who worked at it, and “had most of his wealth, including his pension, tied up in the company’s shares.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
“Come along, Crow,” Miss Maggie said, nodding to the dockmaster as we continued on toward the ferry that was tied up and napping, waiting to be let off her leash again.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
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