fastening
Example Sentences
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The mission was dizzying, literally, as he spent months fastening his seatbelt and zipping through mountains, strapping on AR goggles and floating into fairy tales.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 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
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
Sound Transit has mentioned possibly leaving two lanes of Westlake open, by making narrow cuts and fastening temporary platforms to drive on.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2023
Quentin was leaning against the table, fastening her kimono.
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
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