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fasten

[fas-uhn, fah-suhn] / ˈfæs ən, ˈfɑ sən /


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Thirty-three involved a long straw design and 21 were pillow bottle-holders designed to fasten around a baby's neck.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

The implied exhortation is that readers should fasten their seatbelts for a rare old ride.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

At designer Rowen Rose, a large orange stone was used to fasten a green or yellow scarf to a matching sweater.

From Barron's Jan. 20, 2026

In exchange for the beauty of living life in Topanga, some folks will learn to accept the risk and do what they can to mitigate it: Harden a home, fasten a seat belt.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 24, 2025

I started to fasten up my travelsack then, as an afterthought, packed the crossbow bolts as well.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

Later he fastens his attentions on an unthreatening neighbor and his daughter, who has a crush on Frank.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

As a song—“Just a Little Bit of Light”—plays, he lifts a large menorah from his car, fastens it onto the roof, lights it, and dances beside it, out in the street.

From Slate Dec. 19, 2025

She fastens chunky gold hoop earrings and clips on her gold Olympic necklace.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 15, 2024

The mantle, which fastens across the chest with a golden eagle clasp, is inspired by ancient coronation ensembles and its priest-like style is meant to symbolise the divine nature of kingship.

From BBC May 1, 2023

When I open them again, Marlena is standing with her back to August, holding her hair up as he fastens the necklace around her throat.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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

I sat on this chair, he fastened a strap around my left hand, and then did the same with my right hand.

From BBC Dec. 5, 2025

The sense of fear is palpable in parts of northern Japan, where some locals have fastened bells to their bags hoping the noise will keep bears away, while signs warn people to be on guard.

From Barron's Nov. 8, 2025

But I made it and fastened my seat belt.

From Slate Jun. 22, 2025

She has straight black hair, cut very short on the front and sides, and fastened in a long braid down her back.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

The fiscal depute said the Crown position was that the number of fastening clips had been insufficient, and wave action on the journey would have been sufficient force to cause them to fail.

From BBC May 18, 2026

Visitors also encountered the phonograph and early mechanical fastening devices that foreshadowed later developments in clothing closures.

From The Wall Street Journal May 16, 2026

The mission was dizzying, literally, as he spent months fastening his seatbelt and zipping through mountains, strapping on AR goggles and floating into fairy tales.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2024

“Incorrect shelf fastening can cause damage to both the bookcase and the contents on display, creating a potential safety risk for yourself and your loved ones,” he says.

From Seattle Times May 3, 2024

Twisting her hair into a topknot and fastening it with three big tortoise-shell pins, she said, “Sit down, Will.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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