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

“Energy is the tie that binds everything together, it’s critical to our economy and everything we do. It powers everything.”

From Washington Times • Jan. 10, 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

"If every brother had such a sister, the tie that binds us two would be a much more usual one," I answered.

From By Right of Sword by Marchmont, Arthur W. (Arthur Williams)