At a black-tie event, the men dress in tuxedos or dark suits and the women wear fancy dresses.

VOA: special.2009.12.28

He decided to tie one end of the road to what remained of a tree in the ground.

VOA: special.2009.01.24

To dry parsley, tie the plant stems together and hang them upside down in a warm, dark,airy place.

VOA: special.2009.06.02

The 60-vote advantage is also important because it will make it far more difficult for Republicans to block passage of bills through a filibuster, in which senators tie up the floor in long speeches to prevent a vote.

VOA: standard.2009.06.30