be fastened
Example Sentences
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At another foundation a bit north, the greenbelt soils were weak, so Liberty ordered a custom spool-shaped steel adapter, so extra-strength bolts could be fastened through wider bolt-holes.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2023
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
The must-have Gucci blouses on Net-a-Porter have elaborate pussy bows that demand to be fastened around the neck.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 1, 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
"It seemed to be an ordinary silver dollar, with a metal loop at one end so it could be fastened onto a key chain around the neck."
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
