tie that binds

Example Sentences

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But although it’s worn and weathered, the tie that binds these two is indestructible.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

But sports talk can also transcend small talk and become a shared field of memories, a tie that binds.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2023

“Music is the tie that binds our Black experience in the U.S. and the world,” said Ebro Darden, global head of hip-hop and R&B at Apple Music.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 10, 2022

That stay-at-home order is becoming the tie that binds on the whole coronavirus train.

From Washington Times • Apr. 29, 2020

And wouldest thou to hands allied Mutual sceptres see denied, Snapping betwixt Faith and Love The tie that binds them from Above?

From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard