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[uh-tach] / əˈtætʃ /




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Biofilms are groups of bacteria that attach themselves to surfaces, including the inner walls of water pipes.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

Mikko offered a hypothetical: a manufacturer, he said, could ship a car to Finland without its side mirrors and attach them locally, just enough to make it seem assembled there and dodge the tariff.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

“When you attach multiple boxes, you create a physical gap between the speakers,” Vaissié explained.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

"The Swift telescope was never designed to be caught in space and have its orbit changed. So, the rescue craft is going to approach it very slowly and attach itself to the telescope."

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

They left no equipment that might attach the steps to the trailer.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

That “Supergirl” was intergalactically rotten, so no legacy of great expectation attaches to the new film of the same name.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

Roberts described the injury as “discomfort” at the back of Ohtani’s knee, around where the hamstring attaches.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

“It is not coincidental that Poland, which shares a border with Russia and attaches high value to its membership in NATO, has been one of the largest gold buyers,” Eichengreen says.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

However, gruelling downhill sections of mountain hikes can cause discomfort to the skin where the prosthetic attaches and pressure on the knee.

From BBC May 13, 2026

One end of the rope attaches to the harness, and one of us tethers, holding the other.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

In his hand, he had the remains of a boot, sole and leather still attached.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

But while there is a significant element of risk attached to this move, the chances of Infantino being brought down by it are slim, given how strong support is for him elsewhere.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

As the Games approach, when venue designs are finalized, seats are assigned and tickets open to a first-come, first-served basis, there will likely be other chances to buy tickets with special seat assignments attached.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

They fear that any strings attached to the public money will make many private schools balk at taking it.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

She attached Dr. Harvey H. Hammer’s Guide to the Care and Feeding of Hamsters to the cage, along with a chart to make sure I was fed and my cage was cleaned on time.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

It is extending the border fence out to sea, attaching long lines of orange buoys to the jetty which ships will then patrol to deter future swimmers.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

For most of his career, he found his relevance by attaching himself to those who were.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

There is a difference, albeit a fine one, between attaching strings and asking your children to be accountable for how they use the money you give them by discussing their dreams and financial goals.

From MarketWatch Jun. 19, 2026

At a Karur textile factory, busy with workers attaching labels to caps and ironing cloth bags, AFP saw eight people wearing head cameras and smart glasses supplied by Objectways.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

She should be on the roof by now, attaching the rope.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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