tiring

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Tiring of the losses, in 2021 Softbank sold 80% of the company to several Hyundai affiliates for $1.1 billion.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Tiring of Ishido being outmaneuvered — and in deference to her childhood friend — Ochiba sets aside her grudge against Toranaga to ensure her son’s survival.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2024

Tiring after taking a couple of knocks, Ferguson was given a standing ovation as he was replaced by Troy Parrott with 18 minutes to play.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2023

Tiring of that gig, they returned to Los Angeles and eventually got a record deal and a new name: the Jazz Crusaders.

From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2015

Tiring of field and flock, in 1768 he moved to Edinburgh, where he founded a successful business producing sal ammoniac from coal soot, and busied himself with various scientific pursuits.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson