fastened

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Before Standard Oil became “the most gigantic, the most cruel, impudent, pitiless, and grasping monopoly which ever fastened upon a community,” it was a start-up.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

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

“We all fastened our seat belts because we’re Venezuelans — we weren’t supposed to be there” in El Salvador, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

Even though his clothing was fastened all wrong, it was still made of fine cloth, with delicate embroidery in places.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack