"tie down" citation from Double-Tongued Dictionary

Catchword: tie down

Part of Speech: n.

The part of speech reflects that used in the full entry, and not necessarily the part of speech as it is used in the quotation below.

Quotation: When making you presentation you can kee guests involved with the use of “tie downs.” Finish statements with, isn’t it? doesn’t it? wouldn’t you? The tie down requires and answer from your guests.

Author:
Dennis McCann

Article, Document, Publication, Web Site:
The Art and Science of Resort Sales

Date of Publication:
July 1, 1990

Page Number:
33

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