tying

Example Sentences

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For months, investors have speculated that Musk’s ultimate goal is to combine his empire as he’s already been tying various businesses closer together.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 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

Westlake had the tying run at the plate with two out in the seventh when sidearmer Noah Barrientos got a strikeout to end the game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Emma challenged, taking the bag from him and tying the handles together so it wouldn’t leak.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix