glue

Example Sentences

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For most of the 20th century, they were also the glue that held the country together.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The organization will survive, but the trust—the glue that has held it together for over 75 years—has been shattered, so it will not be effective,” said Doug Lute, a retired U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

“History had me glued to the seat,” she said in 2021 to the New York Times.

From Salon

It was like being caught in a glue trap, as Molly picked her way between sweaty, shouty students.

From Literature

Now, that’s Liz’s role—she’s at the table with headphones on, glued to her phone while drinking coffee and eating her fancy muesli.

From Literature