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
Like a pilot calmly instructing passengers to fasten their seat belts, Nielson suggested I wrap the fire-resistant “shroud” hanging from my bright yellow helmet around my face.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025
Mechanics had to use brute force to fasten them together, he said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2024
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
The pilot himself escorted her up the steps into the gleaming cabin and showed her how to fasten her seat belt.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
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