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fasten

[fas-uhn, fah-suhn] / ˈfæs ən, ˈfɑ sən /


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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

Mechanics had to use brute force to fasten them together, he said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2024

She urged drivers to “understand your emotional state” before getting behind the wheel and to remember to fasten their seat belts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2024

One canoe is also associated with three T-shaped wooden objects, each with a series of holes that were likely used to fasten ropes tied to sails or other nautical elements.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024

Uniformed women with lacquered hair, high heels, and fitted skirts looked down on us, signaled that we should fasten our safety belts, place parcels under the seat in front of us, and sit up.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago




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