latch onto
Example Sentences
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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
Maybe something happens during the game and he’ll latch onto the sport and tournament for good.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
“But if that shock continues, they will latch onto it. They will follow those trends and typically, they’re going to do much better than anyone else in these environments.”
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
There’s not much to latch onto lyrically, no funny lines or striking images to pull you in deeper, but the sonic richness is easy to appreciate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
After a moment he seemed to latch onto something, and with his other hand he raised the sheep heart above his head.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
