tying
Americanverb
Example Sentences
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Freya, who turned 19 on the trip, was quick to catch a train to London to meet up with her best friend after tying up in Penzance harbour.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Speaking in New London, Connecticut, he described the graduating class as part of what he called a broader national “resurgence,” tying their service to border security and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
Cooper told W that that her “really great dynamic” and communication with Kaplan helped change her views on tying the knot.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
During the financial crisis that struck two years later, he played a key role tying up rescue deals that pulled Wall Street banks back from the brink.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
And instead of tying me up in knots, the magic would bring us together.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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