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tie down

[tahy-doun] / ˈtaɪˌdaʊn /




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The agency also recommends people tie down things to their cars, secure outdoor items and avoid creating sparks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

But it rides on a brilliantly tuned air suspension with adaptive dampers to tie down rebellious momenta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

It was another captain-like performance from the big centre-half, who Liverpool need to tie down to a new contract as soon as possible.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024

Cubans rushed to evacuate coastal towns, batten down homes and tie down fishing boats as Idalia made landfall on the island nation shortly after 2 p.m. local time.

From Reuters • Aug. 28, 2023

He sets the tie down and smiles at me.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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