tying

Example Sentences

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They are a frequent target for thieves because they are relatively easy to access and remove and usually contain no markings tying them back to the vehicle they were stolen from.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But they often graduate with significant student debt and spend years tying up money in building their practices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Arctic sea ice reached its lowest level ever recorded, statistically tying last year's record, a leading US climate observatory for this geopolitically significant region said on Thursday.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

With CDs, you are committing to tying up your cash for a set period.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

I asked, tying the red bandanna Elliot had handed me into a knot so it covered the lower half of my face.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin