fastened to

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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 the bay vacated by the ice shelf was eventually filled with sea-ice "fastened" to the seabed, helping to partly stabilise Hektoria.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

Richard Fischer walked out of jail last week, an electronic bracelet fastened to his ankle, but San Diego County taxpayers are still paying for the sins of the former sheriff’s deputy.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2023

Whetzel said he attended Owens’ autopsy at the state medical examiner’s office and observed the brown leather holster still fastened to Owens’ belt on his right side.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2023

Eugene went on crying and when Dad leaped from the bed and turned on the gaslight we saw the fleas, leaping, jumping, fastened to our flesh.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt