strap

Example Sentences

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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

The astronauts who will strap into Orion about four hours before launch have spent years training together.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

If you’ve written to ask why I’m spending time on beef and Iran instead of AI, strap in.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 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

The thick leather rifle strap he was wearing stopped the poisoned arrow from tearing into him.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple