strapped

Example Sentences

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Some relatives strapped for cash said they felt pressured to come up with money for Spolin’s fees.

From Los Angeles Times

A Royal Marine is hoping to set a Guinness World Record by running Sunday's London Marathon with a fridge strapped to his back.

From BBC

The first time she left she was strapped to her mother's back as a child.

From BBC

And for strapped taxpayers, that can provide a financial boost.

From New York Times

A school maintenance employee helped Mr. Foster move the spoon over the fence before it was strapped to a Phoenix police vehicle for transport.

From Washington Times