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"Bacteria can latch on to less viscous portions of each particle, but cannot reach more viscous regions until they break it down," said Inman.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

But some proteins are so flat that they are hard to latch on to.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Fast-forward 40 years, it’s impossible to imagine that MacLachlan would have anything else for Other Kyle to latch onto.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Greggs, the UK's largest fast-food chain, has launched a range of new products this year, many of which latch onto trends such as high-protein salads and matcha.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

“A funny business, that. The latch on the cage wasn’t damaged at all. It’d simply been opened, and I know I closed it up properly.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

And in a game where the group often latches on to any conspicuous sign of questionable behaviour, Acaster's prediction was confirmed.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Everything from seat-belt buckle mechanisms to door latches could change how passengers might evacuate in an emergency, or how they are protected in a crash, Federal Aviation Administration chief Bryan Bedford told reporters last month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

Tesla’s vehicles primarily use electronic door latches that are opened by pressing a button.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 24, 2025

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.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025

She put latches and bolts on the refrigerator and cupboard doors to keep the children out between meals.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot