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[tahy] / taɪ /








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Ure, also 22, has yet to find the target in Spain, but given his eligibility for Ukraine, the new head coach appears tempted to tie him down as soon as possible.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Jean Smart was expected to tie a bow on her “Hacks” run with her eighth win, et voilà.

From Salon Sep. 15, 2026

“We have to be mindful that there’s potential for disruptions from other systemic things like interest rates or energy prices that might not, at their surface, tie directly to the AI buildout,” Rinehart said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

Banks, who was in a tan suit and brown tie, appeared nervous ahead of the verdict being read, swaying back and forth and at times swiveling in his chair.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

As long as they don’t tie it up too well.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

The Treasury put additional sanctions on Russia’s VTB Bank, in a bid to pressure foreign banks to cut ties with the institution.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney pitched Canada as an investment haven Tuesday at a gathering of global financial elite, but conceded ties with the United States remained crucial despite an escalating trade war.

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

The Olympic Committee suspended the group in part over its failure to report its ties to the Russian energy giant.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

“This ties into long-term care, where the primary residence is expected to be sold and downsizing occurs,” Schultz said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

The bell rang at Brookshire Boys Academy, and an ocean of testosteronies crashed into the hallway, green ties swinging like polyester tails coming from their throats.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

For some, work is closely tied to identity.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

The ratings for “60 Minutes” are often tied to the lead-in from the late afternoon NFL game on CBS, which was also off from 2026.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

This showed that the response of the light was directly tied to the symmetry of the underlying pattern, revealing a new type of symmetry-controlled optical behavior.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

The companies said Monday that the updated filing doubles proposed residential bill credits to four years while shielding retail customers from grid costs tied to Northern Virginia’s rapidly expanding artificial intelligence data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Renn untied the rowan-bark box that held the stone tooth, and tipped in the river eyes; then she refastened the box, put it back in the pouch, and tied it to her belt.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

Critics say these rentals have contributed to housing shortages by tying up homes and apartments that might otherwise be people’s full-time residences.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Another win would bring her total Emmy tally to eight, tying the record held by Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cloris Leachman.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

A win on Monday would give her eight acting Emmys, tying her with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cloris Leachman for the most ever by a performer.

From Barron's Sep. 12, 2026

Downtown Los Angeles hit 105 degrees, tying the record for the calendar day.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

Unfortunately, it turned out to be too thick for tying his exhaust pipes in place.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary




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