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fasten

[fas-uhn, fah-suhn] / ˈfæs ən, ˈfɑ sən /


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The implied exhortation is that readers should fasten their seatbelts for a rare old ride.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

At designer Rowen Rose, a large orange stone was used to fasten a green or yellow scarf to a matching sweater.

From Barron's Jan. 20, 2026

Garcia blamed the spill on a barista, whom he claimed “did not securely fasten the lids of each hot beverage that were negligently, carelessly and recklessly served to Plaintiff.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 15, 2025

They fasten scarves on their visitors’ heads with a neat, pearl-topped pin.

From BBC Oct. 3, 2024

It’s almost dark when I fasten two cords to a strap of leather I cut from one of my moccasins.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

Later he fastens his attentions on an unthreatening neighbor and his daughter, who has a crush on Frank.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

As a song—“Just a Little Bit of Light”—plays, he lifts a large menorah from his car, fastens it onto the roof, lights it, and dances beside it, out in the street.

From Slate Dec. 19, 2025

She fastens chunky gold hoop earrings and clips on her gold Olympic necklace.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 15, 2024

The mantle, which fastens across the chest with a golden eagle clasp, is inspired by ancient coronation ensembles and its priest-like style is meant to symbolise the divine nature of kingship.

From BBC May 1, 2023

He pulls four fluorescent orange wristbands from his vest pocket and fastens them around our wrists.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

Smith said it was accepted there had been a failure to ensure the grating was properly fastened to prevent detachment while under tow.

From BBC May 18, 2026

Before Standard Oil became “the most gigantic, the most cruel, impudent, pitiless, and grasping monopoly which ever fastened upon a community,” it was a start-up.

From Barron's May 2, 2026

After the walk-around inspection, I fastened my chin strap and hoisted myself into the bare-carbon cockpit.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 17, 2025

But I made it and fastened my seat belt.

From Slate Jun. 22, 2025

Its whim was to fling him against a huge nail, where he fastened with all his strength.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

Visitors also encountered the phonograph and early mechanical fastening devices that foreshadowed later developments in clothing closures.

From The Wall Street Journal May 16, 2026

Arciga fastens the headset over his black beanie and enables “Do Not Disturb” on his iPhone, before fastening the phone to his head to record.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 12, 2026

“Incorrect shelf fastening can cause damage to both the bookcase and the contents on display, creating a potential safety risk for yourself and your loved ones,” he says.

From Seattle Times May 3, 2024

When Johnson entered the convention center, he hugged about 10 people before sitting on a couch, setting down his small coffee and fastening a headset and microphone.

From New York Times Feb. 8, 2024

Fifteen feet below her pipe, a mercenary was clutching the horns of a gargoyle as he set about fastening his rope around its head.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas




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