attachment

Example Sentences

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McCarthy readily confesses he’s “very much a loner,” quiet and pensive — and yet he craves attachment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

To push Alfredo away, Violetta resorts to lying about having another romantic attachment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The Crown Prosecution Service said "making" an image included opening an email attachment or downloading a website image.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Companies like Apple and Amazon leverage emotional attachment or essential services to maintain consumer loyalty against AI threats.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Not having lived in the city since childhood, he had little attachment to it.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann