be fastened

Example Sentences

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This vibrant purple wrap dress has a satin-like finish and features subtle balloon sleeves, a v-neckline keyhole back, a pleated skirt and a long self-tie belt that can be fastened at the waist.

From Fox News • Dec. 28, 2021

The deck post must be fastened to the concrete pier.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2021

“How was it possible, I wondered, that all of this American land — in every direction — could be fastened together into a whole?”

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2020

The must-have Gucci blouses on Net-a-Porter have elaborate pussy bows that demand to be fastened around the neck.

From The Guardian • Nov. 1, 2016

Boromir hauled the eastern door to, grinding upon its hinges: it had great iron rings on either side, but could not be fastened.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien