tied

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To win last year, McIlroy needed to beat Justin Rose - who finished tied third on Sunday having led by two at the turn - in a sudden death play-off after bogeying the 72nd hole.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Cameron Young is tied atop the leaderboard entering the final day at the Masters after he surged and Rory McIlroy struggled on Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Officials described the discussions as tense and complex, with negotiators struggling to bridge gaps over security guarantees, control of maritime access and broader regional concerns tied to Iran’s role.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

By the end of the month, contracts tied to such an operation were nearly worthless, suggesting that most Polymarket traders thought it hadn’t happened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

I tied the rope tightly around my waist.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell