as in tying
to attach (someone or something) to something else by or as if by means of a line or cord I tethered the boat to the dock before coming ashore.
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Recent Examples of tethering Each spark tethering to the next, seamlessly flying without a net and yet somehow fully course-corrected. —
Natasha Lyonne, Time, 15 Apr. 2026 By tethering the livelihood of these workers to divisive debates over sanctuary policies, the Democrats have prioritized political optics over the basic welfare of the American worker. —Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 Disrupting airports by tethering the pay of airport security screeners to the tumult of Washington politics is untenable. —The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026 Colonel Parker, Elvis’s manager, kept his cash cow on a leash, tethering him first to middling B-pictures, then to casinos. —Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026 Colonel Parker, Elvis’s manager, kept his cash cow on a leash, tethering him first to middling B-pictures, then to casinos. —Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026 The policy includes other restrictions as well, such as bans on tethering during weather advisories or at night. —David Clarey, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026 One delayed tethering himself to Cignetti — a Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America defensive back. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2026 Either option requires a hospital stay of around two to three days, and the recovery afterward can be shorter for tethering. —Kate Snow, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
Natasha Lyonne, Time, 15 Apr. 2026 By tethering the livelihood of these workers to divisive debates over sanctuary policies, the Democrats have prioritized political optics over the basic welfare of the American worker. —Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 Disrupting airports by tethering the pay of airport security screeners to the tumult of Washington politics is untenable. —The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026 Colonel Parker, Elvis’s manager, kept his cash cow on a leash, tethering him first to middling B-pictures, then to casinos. —Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026 Colonel Parker, Elvis’s manager, kept his cash cow on a leash, tethering him first to middling B-pictures, then to casinos. —Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026 The policy includes other restrictions as well, such as bans on tethering during weather advisories or at night. —David Clarey, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026 One delayed tethering himself to Cignetti — a Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America defensive back. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2026 Either option requires a hospital stay of around two to three days, and the recovery afterward can be shorter for tethering. —Kate Snow, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
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LeBron James, in his record-tying 19th postseason, is the Lakers’ most influential player this postseason.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Mike Trout played his 1,366th game in center field for the Angels, tying Jim Fregosi (1,366 games at shortstop) for the most in franchise history at one position.— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Fearing the worst, the non-profit Ocracoke Foundation took out loans to buy the buildings and adjacent docks, then set a goal to have legally-binding historic preservation agreements put in place.— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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City departments will be tasked with meeting many of the goals, and the City Council could adopt some of them as binding policy, Sutley said.— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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On his last day before he’s scheduled to ride off on his motorcycle for a three-month sabbatical that’s only barely disguising his suicidal ideation, Robby spends his final shift lashing out at his co-workers.— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Things are not going well at the moment, so the president is lashing out.— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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