tie down
Example Sentences
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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
Rashford joined Aston Villa on loan in January and an upturn in form, despite starting just four of his nine appearances, has opened the door to tie down a regular spot under Tuchel.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 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
“If you want to tie down a loose cannon, you can’t give it much rope, follow?”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
