fastened

Example Sentences

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“As a result, we would suggest you remain seated with your seat belts fastened, as we expect more near-term turbulence.”

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Smith said it was accepted there had been a failure to ensure the grating was properly fastened to prevent detachment while under tow.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

A plywood arch bearing the words “Caius Caesar: Preparing For Triumph” had been fastened to the door; the kids were getting ready for the annual Roman pageant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Her bathroom became a toilet she fastened on top of her septic tank outside and exposed for her neighbors to see — had any of them come back.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

My fingers had fastened on her hand which lay outside the sheet: had she pressed mine kindly, I should at that moment have experienced true pleasure.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë