latch
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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
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
If you have the ability to latch on to a superior strategy and close your eyes then that could earn you an extra percentage point or two in the long run.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 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
After a deep breath and a wish with all of my body that no one is in the yard, I carefully lift the latch to the door in the tall wooden fence.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
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
He raised the tailgate, battened down the latches and headed for the cab.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2025
The recall centres on latches that may not engage properly, which could lead to the doors on Grenadier SUVs opening while being driven "increasing the risk of injury to passengers inside the vehicle."
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2025
I pushed open the suitcase latches while the two of them bounced on Fern’s bed and asked, “What? What?”
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
Vocabulary lists containing latch
"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 4
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"Little Red Riding Hood" by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
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"Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills," Vocabulary from Module Six
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