strapped

Example Sentences

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After the accident, a foreman at the site told authorities that Bautista may have incorrectly assumed that the beam he strapped himself to was securely anchored to the ground, according to the report.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

"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

How was I supposed to look cute and athletic with such oppressive pieces of sporting equipment strapped to my body?

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi