- present participle of attach.
attaching
Example Sentences
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Blossom said she had been searching for Fargo's owners, attaching a paper collar to him.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Aggarwal tried to integrate AI, but said it felt like attaching an engine onto a horse-drawn carriage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
For most of his career, he found his relevance by attaching himself to those who were.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
There is a difference, albeit a fine one, between attaching strings and asking your children to be accountable for how they use the money you give them by discussing their dreams and financial goals.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
The men arranged themselves before the conveyor belt and each was responsible for attaching his assigned component to the shape moving down the line.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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