strap

Example Sentences

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He used a harness and a strap to connect himself to a beam.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Originally painted with one strap languidly falling from the shoulder, Sargent’s portrait created a stir in late-1800s Paris.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

He said Miller had secured the crane without a strap for 40 years and was "devastated by the damage he has caused to the Ableman family".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Instead, they did what football players do — button their chin strap and play as long as their name remained on a roster.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Beowulf had knitted a carrying case with a strap, perfect for those times when one gets the urge to paint en plein air and needs to carry one’s portable easel, paints, and brushes outdoors.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood