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tying

[tahy-ing] / ˈtaɪ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
binding
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Space Force on Tuesday awarded SpaceX a new, pricy satellite contract, further tying the company to its biggest customer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Arteta wants to build a legacy of sustained success at the Gunners and once the Champions League final is over, focus will move to tying him down to a new contract.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Speaking in New London, Connecticut, he described the graduating class as part of what he called a broader national “resurgence,” tying their service to border security and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

The Toreadors’ Victor Jara represented the tying run at the plate with two outs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

After tying the rope to Rowdy’s collar, I hopped down from the buckboard and tied the other end to a wheel spoke.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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