fastened

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Smith said it was accepted there had been a failure to ensure the grating was properly fastened to prevent detachment while under tow.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

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

But I made it and fastened my seat belt.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025

He bored a small hole in the closed end of the shell, fastened a thread to an ant, introduced the ant into the hole, and then closed it.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton