She grabbed two cup ties from the drawer to secure the takeaway cups.

The crew replaced several rotten railroad ties to prevent the train from derailing during heavy rains.

Workers replaced the rotten railway ties along the old branch line over the weekend.

Ti plasmids have been instrumental in plant genetic engineering, enabling the stable transfer of foreign genes into the host genome.

After dinner, she gathered the grocery bags and secured the leftover bread with twist ties before putting them in the pantry.

The students wore their school ties with pride during the ceremony.

To have one's hands tied by bureaucracy is a common complaint among small business owners.

To avoid future pregnancies, many opt to have one's tubes tied.

To resist the sirens' call, the sailor ties oneself to the mast and waits.

Sherman's bow ties were displayed in a glass case at the antique shop, each with a small provenance tag.