Example Sentences

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As Joshua Coleman, author of “Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict,” suggests, it’s important to explore what’s really driving their concerns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Ties between the two states date back to the Middle Ages and they share interests such as promoting interfaith dialogue and environmental protection.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Ties between the two countries have long been plagued by sore spots ranging from trade friction to tech competition and geopolitical tensions.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Ties are less prominent nowadays, and so are suits, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

When both halves are plural, so is the verb: Ties or cravats are required.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner