be fastened
Example Sentences
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At another foundation a bit north, the greenbelt soils were weak, so Liberty ordered a custom spool-shaped steel adapter, so extra-strength bolts could be fastened through wider bolt-holes.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2023
This vibrant purple wrap dress has a satin-like finish and features subtle balloon sleeves, a v-neckline keyhole back, a pleated skirt and a long self-tie belt that can be fastened at the waist.
From Fox News • Dec. 28, 2021
“How was it possible, I wondered, that all of this American land — in every direction — could be fastened together into a whole?”
From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2020
The must-have Gucci blouses on Net-a-Porter have elaborate pussy bows that demand to be fastened around the neck.
From The Guardian • Nov. 1, 2016
Before I was born, when there were lots of young children growing up in the community, all those diapers used to be fastened by squares of duct tape.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
