latch onto
Example Sentences
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“But if that shock continues, they will latch onto it. They will follow those trends and typically, they’re going to do much better than anyone else in these environments.”
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
"The Fc fragment works as an anchor that microglia latch onto when they are near plaques, as a consequence of which these cells are reprogrammed to clear plaques more efficiently."
From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026
Like the most treacherous toadies from literature — Iago, Wormtongue, Tywin Lannister — Miller managed to shove aside rivals to latch onto his master’s ear and guide him toward more evil.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
There’s not much to latch onto lyrically, no funny lines or striking images to pull you in deeper, but the sonic richness is easy to appreciate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
The thought burns a little, and I can feel my mind latch onto it.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
