be fastened
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This vibrant purple wrap dress has a satin-like finish and features subtle balloon sleeves, a v-neckline keyhole back, a pleated skirt and a long self-tie belt that can be fastened at the waist.
From Fox News ● Dec. 28, 2021
With the hats having stayed in place for at least five days, the group said they must be fastened by a strong adhesive, and would likely remain in place until the pigeons moulted.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 11, 2019
And the east bridge could be fastened to the new concrete west bridge for lateral stability.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2016
The answer, they found out, was 20 feet long, a skeletal structure just short enough to be fastened vertically to a column in the living room without hitting the ceiling.
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2011
Boromir hauled the eastern door to, grinding upon its hinges: it had great iron rings on either side, but could not be fastened.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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