bolted

Example Sentences

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Some of them bolted for the hot tub after class, but I had places to be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Boxes are typically bolted into concrete or chained in place.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

In their place is the perfect combination of brilliant individual skill bolted on to a savage work ethic and defensive solidity that will make them a formidable hurdle for Arsenal to overcome.

From BBC • May 6, 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

“Well have to move even quicker,” Ben motions with his head to a padded chair bolted to the wall.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera