tie up

Example Sentences

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Nunez dismissed the idea saying it would "tie up almost half of the security deployment".

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

While this can be a nice savings hack, note that you’ll have to tie up a lot of money in gift cards to maximize your savings.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

“This would tie up banks’ resources at a turbulent time in the world,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

They are ready in a couple of months, and they almost always tie up the story arcs, she said.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Louis drove in back of the shed, and Adam helped him take the horses out, tie up the tugs, and halter them in the shade.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck