be fastened
Example Sentences
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Ideally, curtain rods and tracks should be fastened with screws to studs or blocking in the wall.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2023
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
The box also contained white stockings, white leather shoes, and an enormous white hair bow, already shaped and ready to be fastened on with two loose ties.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
