fastening

Example Sentences

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When Johnson entered the convention center, he hugged about 10 people before sitting on a couch, setting down his small coffee and fastening a headset and microphone.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024

IL-6 delivers its message by fastening to IL-6 receptors within cells, which tells the cells to spread inflammation.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024

Sound Transit has mentioned possibly leaving two lanes of Westlake open, by making narrow cuts and fastening temporary platforms to drive on.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2023

The right strap was completely detached, while the hook fastening had been torn off and was missing.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2023

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