bolted

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Boxes are typically bolted into concrete or chained in place.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Fears of another inflation surge have been hammering the $20 trillion Treasury market, where yields have bolted higher and auctions in the past week have been met with poor demand.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

“These are not systems that can be replaced by a small collection of niche features cobbled together and bolted on in the name of AI,” he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Apparently, my mother bolted up in bed one night while pregnant with me, nudged my father, director Vincente Minnelli, and told him her idea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Without another thought, Moss bolted up the steps, his legs a quivering mess of nerves and soreness and his heart full of misguided hope.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro