as in to tie
to attach (someone or something) to something else by or as if by means of a line or cord
Dogs must be leashed while in the dog park.
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Makhachev's 15 wins in a row is also one away from tying the 16-fight win streak that was set by Anderson Silva.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025 -
Jrue Holiday committed a costly late-game turnover and fouled Trae Young with the Celtics up two, allowing the Hawks star to tie the game with free throws.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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In doing either, the Brazilian centre-back revealed a strapping physique.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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These slide over and strap onto shoes via a Velcro closure that secures easily and effectively.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside Online,
17 Jan. 2025
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Instead of featuring their star sign (tired), the robe is decorated with the official flower of their birth month (wired).—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the directed the money be wired to his personal bank account.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Removing such an important network from any team is bound to cause disruption to the team’s identity.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Jubilee runs through early January 2026, so, if you are bound for Rome, book everything as far in advance as possible.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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When Michael is roped into a nefarious plot to enact a fake murder, he is drawn ever closer to danger.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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That song became a highlight of the group’s shows, during which Hudson reliable performed an extended, improvised solo that roped in bits of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor on its way to stops at classical, jazz and soul.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
21 Jan. 2025
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Aikman lashed out a couple of times on ESPN during the Texans-Chiefs Wild Card Game.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Here's what to know about Noem: Marco Rubio to visit Central America:Secretary of State to visit Panama after Donald Trump lashes out at country Where was Kristi Noem born?—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Leash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leash. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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