be fastened

Example Sentences

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This vibrant purple wrap dress has a satin-like finish and features subtle balloon sleeves, a v-neckline keyhole back, a pleated skirt and a long self-tie belt that can be fastened at the waist.

From Fox News • Dec. 28, 2021

“How was it possible, I wondered, that all of this American land — in every direction — could be fastened together into a whole?”

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2020

With the hats having stayed in place for at least five days, the group said they must be fastened by a strong adhesive, and would likely remain in place until the pigeons moulted.

From The Guardian • Dec. 11, 2019

And the east bridge could be fastened to the new concrete west bridge for lateral stability.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2016

Before I was born, when there were lots of young children growing up in the community, all those diapers used to be fastened by squares of duct tape.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman