strapped

Example Sentences

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"I have like my newborn baby strapped to my chest when we're having these phone calls," she says, "trying to figure out if all of this could work."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Despite having assets above $900 billion, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is strapped for cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Virgin Galactic shares closed at an all-time high of $1,188.20 on February 11, 2021, a few months before Branson got strapped in for the world’s first space tourism flight.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Some workers complain that receiving calls and messages can interrupt their recordings, and having a phone strapped to their head is uncomfortable.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

He knew he was safe enough in the cargo area, with Mr. Grin strapped into the pilot seat at the front of the plane.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz