tying

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They had a prime chance to score in the seventh, when Alex Freeland walked and Shohei Ohtani singled to put the would-be tying runs on base with two out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Given the BlueCo ownership's policy of tying down players on extremely long contracts, it's perhaps no surprise that no senior Chelsea players find themselves as free agents this summer.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“My wife is not a fan of tying up $2 million of equity in one building.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

My wife is not a fan of tying up $2 million of equity in one building, as it effectively puts too many eggs in one basket.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

While Grandpa was tying the team to the hitching rail, I had a talk with Rowdy.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls