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tie down

[tahy-doun] / ˈtaɪˌdaʊn /




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The agency also recommends people tie down things to their cars, secure outdoor items and avoid creating sparks.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 2, 2026

But it rides on a brilliantly tuned air suspension with adaptive dampers to tie down rebellious momenta.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 24, 2025

The left-back made 51 appearances, including two in the Champions League, but struggled to tie down a regular spot and spent time on loan at Norwich and Ipswich.

From BBC Apr. 3, 2025

Cubans rushed to evacuate coastal towns, batten down homes and tie down fishing boats as Idalia made landfall on the island nation shortly after 2 p.m. local time.

From Reuters Aug. 28, 2023

He sets the tie down and smiles at me.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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