tying
Americanverb
Example Sentences
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In addition to new endorsements, Becerra has jumped nine points in a recent state Democratic Party poll, tying with billionaire Tom Steyer at 13%.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
At Ford, the board changed how it calculates bonuses for top executives, tying the 2025 payouts for CEO Jim Farley and others to sales of gasoline-electric hybrids as well as EVs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
My wife is not a fan of tying up $2 million of equity in one building, as it effectively puts too many eggs in one basket.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
At the end of the meeting, Barr turned to his top deputy, made hand motions as if he was tying on a bandana and said he was going to “kamikaze” into the White House.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
Ultimately, the police had no evidence tying the pair to the heist.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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