latch onto
Example Sentences
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Maybe something happens during the game and he’ll latch onto the sport and tournament for good.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
“But if that shock continues, they will latch onto it. They will follow those trends and typically, they’re going to do much better than anyone else in these environments.”
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
There’s not much to latch onto lyrically, no funny lines or striking images to pull you in deeper, but the sonic richness is easy to appreciate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
Despite their clear affection for these women, the Dardenne brothers never sugarcoat their characters’ unenviable circumstance or latch onto phony bromides to alleviate our anxiety.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2026
After a moment he seemed to latch onto something, and with his other hand he raised the sheep heart above his head.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
