fasten

Example Sentences

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At designer Rowen Rose, a large orange stone was used to fasten a green or yellow scarf to a matching sweater.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

In exchange for the beauty of living life in Topanga, some folks will learn to accept the risk and do what they can to mitigate it: Harden a home, fasten a seat belt.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Reusable pads look similar to disposable ones but are usually made from cotton or bamboo and fasten around your underwear with poppers.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

One canoe is also associated with three T-shaped wooden objects, each with a series of holes that were likely used to fasten ropes tied to sails or other nautical elements.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024

It’s almost dark when I fasten two cords to a strap of leather I cut from one of my moccasins.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George