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

“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

IL-6 delivers its message by fastening to IL-6 receptors within cells, which tells the cells to spread inflammation.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024

"You haven't got sausage fingers like mine," jokes the King, when his son struggles with fastening a Coronation robe during a rehearsal.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2023

John was already putting on his hood and fastening his leather jerkin.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli