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
The deck post must be fastened to the concrete pier.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2021
The must-have Gucci blouses on Net-a-Porter have elaborate pussy bows that demand to be fastened around the neck.
From The Guardian • Nov. 1, 2016
The answer, they found out, was 20 feet long, a skeletal structure just short enough to be fastened vertically to a column in the living room without hitting the ceiling.
From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2011
Boromir hauled the eastern door to, grinding upon its hinges: it had great iron rings on either side, but could not be fastened.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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