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tying

[tahy-ing] / ˈtaɪ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
binding
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But Bubic missed down the middle to the right-handed-hitting Contreras, who gave the fastball a ride over the center field wall, tying the score.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Justice Department officials privately acknowledge that tying the various investigations into one big conspiracy case isn't a practical approach.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

It allowed Hall, who has just signed a new contract tying him to Newcastle until 2031, the opportunity to stake his claim - and he did so in style.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

"And in this case, there could have been a more meaningful reason behind it. By tying the homeland pottery into this enchainment, they're bringing those pots with them into the next generation."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

My stomach seemed to be tying itself in knots.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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