tie the knot
Example Sentences
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SAN FRANCISCO—Alex Sorenson and Lizzie Silvers were about to tie the knot at an outdoor ceremony when a group of tipsy young men stumbled in out of the gloom, tittering at discovering nuptials in progress.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Allegedly, they were hoping to tie the knot in Rhode Island, where Swift has an oceanside property, on June 13, but that plan fell through after it was leaked to the press.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Donald Trump Jr, 48, is set to tie the knot for the second time this weekend, marrying Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas, US media reported.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
McColgan told The Saturday Show on BBC Radio Scotland they had originally intended to tie the knot in 2026 but plans for the big day were currently "non-existent".
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026
Anya looped the linen around the branch and went to tie the knot.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
