fastening
Example Sentences
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Kondo brought garments to life, like kites in the sky with voluminous silhouettes created by fastening and unfastening buttons.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2024
When Johnson entered the convention center, he hugged about 10 people before sitting on a couch, setting down his small coffee and fastening a headset and microphone.
From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024
IL-6 delivers its message by fastening to IL-6 receptors within cells, which tells the cells to spread inflammation.
From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024
The right strap was completely detached, while the hook fastening had been torn off and was missing.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2023
Crane-man stood aside while Ajima lifted the lid of the container and closed it again, fastening it with the straw bobble and braided loop.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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