latched on
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But he and his supporters have latched on to Becerra’s statement like it was the borderlands version of stolen valor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
It feels like this foundational American myth that governments and American organizations have really latched on to.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2026
Many fans have latched on to the idea that Swift would appreciate the symbolism of marrying Kelce nearly three years to the day since she met her future husband.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
His critics have latched on to how he has made his money defending some of the region’s most notorious underworld figures over two decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
The two words latched on to her like talons, clawing at her and digging in no matter how hard she tried to shake them off.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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