fasten

Example Sentences

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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

Reusable pads look similar to disposable ones but are usually made from cotton or bamboo and fasten around your underwear with poppers.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

Garcia blamed the spill on a barista, whom he claimed “did not securely fasten the lids of each hot beverage that were negligently, carelessly and recklessly served to Plaintiff.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2025

During the turbulence, it said a pilot was heard calling out saying the fasten seat belt sign had been switched on.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024

She was laughing hilariously, as she attempted to fasten two flat surfaces of cardboard painted with two spots onto Isannah.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes