fastened

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The price of plastic has risen roughly 50 percent since before the Iran war, Chen told AFP as workers behind him fastened suction tubes to metal tanks.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

A plywood arch bearing the words “Caius Caesar: Preparing For Triumph” had been fastened to the door; the kids were getting ready for the annual Roman pageant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

“We all fastened our seat belts because we’re Venezuelans — we weren’t supposed to be there” in El Salvador, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

But it might mean more time sitting down, with the seat-belt fastened.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025

“They ate everything: the plants, the houses, the stored grain. They even fastened onto the cattle and drank their milk.”

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer