tied in
Example Sentences
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But, county officials say their hands are tied in their ability to stop or slow development.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
And while they are tied in the head-to-head qualifying battle 4-4, Antonelli is slightly quicker on average so far this season, by 0.074secs.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Meanwhile, the Alphabet CEO’s new comp plan is now tied, in part, to Waymo, the self-driving car unit that grew out of Google and helped ignite the original excitement for the technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
Oppenheimer: When you’re writing anything based on fan expectations or giving them the happy ending all tied in a bow, I think you’re doing a disservice to the story.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
Cassiopeia had no helmet, but her pigtails, tied in a knot, provided ample cushioning for the wicker basket.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
