tie

Example Sentences

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Bath, who were playing a knockout tie at home for the first time in this competition since 2002, were disrupted at the set-piece and put off their stride by Saracens throughout the first half.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Toulon will face the winners of the Glasgow Warriors-Bulls last-16 tie.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The Braves broke the 1-1 tie with three runs in the seventh inning, keyed by a two-run single from James Clark.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Rubino said she’ll tie the clothing items up with a colorful ribbon to “make sure it fits with the aesthetic.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Papá, you’re wearing a white shirt and tie, and, Mamá, you’re wearing a flowered dress.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar