tied up
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The Phillies tied up the game in the bottom half of that fifth inning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 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
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
She loomed into the room in a starchy nightdress, and her sparse hair was tied up in rags.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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