attach to
Example Sentences
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These clusters attach to mitochondria, the structures often referred to as the "powerhouses" of cells, and interfere with their function.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
The pioneering research Aidan donated his brain matter to has allowed scientists to show how a toxic form of a protein linked to Alzheimer's can attach to and damage the connections between brain cells.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
There, mycorrhizal fungi attach to the cells of a plant’s roots and spread out threadlike filaments, searching for nutrients and water to supply to the plant in return for carbon.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
“The most promising option I can think of, as I mentioned earlier, would be for OpenAI to attach to Tesla as its cash cow,” Musk said in an email published by OpenAI.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
That’s because minerals in unpurified water can attach to the metal surfaces and fuel rods in the reactor core, interfering with the carefully maintained reaction occurring inside.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
