tied up
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Most of Musk’s wealth is tied up in his companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
But there are few buyers for a private-fund stake that may be tied up for years to come.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Then left-hander Brennan Bernardino came on in relief and tied up a clearly frustrated Max Muncy with a curveball, striking him out and ending a scoreless inning with Freeman stranded on third.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
The 27-year-old has long been on Benn's radar but the Briton, who has served his own doping ban from the sport, spent 2025 tied up in his rivalry with Chris Eubank Jr.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Anyhow, I’m feeling real good about things and minding my own business, and that’s when I notice Fin Chaser tied up to the town wharf.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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