strapped

Example Sentences

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Waldorf was strapped into a five-point harness in the back of an ambulance and began the bumpy ride along rural roads.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

‘I feel like I’m living a lie’: My husband and I pretend we’re strapped for cash in front of friends.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

To test the observation, they strapped pressure sensors around the bellies of lightly anesthetized mice and observed the brain when slight pressure was applied only to the abdominal muscles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

In the current K-shaped economy, the wealthy keep spending, while most everyone else feels strapped.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

By law, children under a certain weight have to ride in the back, strapped into an appropriate car seat or booster.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith