tying
Americanverb
Example Sentences
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They are a frequent target for thieves because they are relatively easy to access and remove and usually contain no markings tying them back to the vehicle they were stolen from.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
By tying the two companies closer together, Musk is giving xAI more financial muscle to compete against its larger competitors OpenAI and Anthropic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Other Fed officials have made similar arguments tying growth to technology.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
She doubts US strikes will stop people from tying to "get ahead, to survive" where there are no job opportunities.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Even tasks as simple as tying her boots he forbids her to do by hand.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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