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latch

noun as in lock

verb as in fasten with lock

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Beth latches onto Kitty in part to alleviate the isolation she feels, and Kitty’s very poor impulse control may force her to jail, or worse.

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Some analysts said investors are latching onto the earnings and other sources for hints about the economy while the continuing government shutdown stalls the release of more robust economic data.

These teeth retract and flex more than the average canine, enabling the fish to latch onto a mate while swimming.

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A minuscule parasitic worm capable of springing into the air up to 25 times its own body length can latch onto flying insects with the help of static electricity, according to new research.

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On security and safety guidance, she said there was a note in the guidance that a security chain or latch "could be provided".

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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