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tying

American  
[tahy-ing] / ˈtaɪ ɪŋ /

verb

  1. the present participle of tie.


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Arteta wants to build a legacy of sustained success at the Gunners and once the Champions League final is over, focus will move to tying him down to a new contract.

From BBC • May 24, 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

Kurt Kitayama went out and shot 63, tying for the lowest final round in major history.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

We were on the street in minutes, and I didn’t bother tying the sun hat’s wide ribbon under my chin as I skipped after Aunt Kitty.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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