latched on
Example Sentences
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His critics have latched on to how he has made his money defending some of the region’s most notorious underworld figures over two decades.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
But bars have latched on to their creation as a way to promote new cocktails.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
“Home shoppers in search of value and views latched on to the scenic state, fueled by a remote-work revolution that decoupled high-paying salaries from coastal urban hubs.” she says.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
After a stint in community college, Gervase latched on with Louisiana State for the 2022 season and got drafted that year in the 12th round by the New York Mets.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
Once I heard it, I latched on like a lifeline and started walking through the brush.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
