Meanwhile, the Senate was heading for a tie or a slim Democratic majority, which was a better showing than had been foreseen.

FORBES: Magazine Article

The link with the hijackers may look slim but the FBI have also been trying to tie Lotfi Raissi to another inmate of Belmarsh.

BBC: Lotfi Raissi transcript

Moreover, about 80% of the fish processed is imported from countries such as Russia, which implies that the processors would just have to slim down a bit rather than close if the Scottish fleet is forced to tie up.

ECONOMIST: Fishing