fastening

Example Sentences

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Arciga fastens the headset over his black beanie and enables “Do Not Disturb” on his iPhone, before fastening the phone to his head to record.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Soon, the railings of the bridge were so crammed that new locks could only be attached by fastening them to the existing ones.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2024

“Incorrect shelf fastening can cause damage to both the bookcase and the contents on display, creating a potential safety risk for yourself and your loved ones,” he says.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

Following the outcry in Paris, Sargent repainted the fastening securely in place, but he never showed the painting again and was forced to decamp to London to restore his career.

From New York Times • Feb. 29, 2024

Angie helped me into each one, knotting the sashes, fastening the buttons, plumping the bows.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover