fasten
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At designer Rowen Rose, a large orange stone was used to fasten a green or yellow scarf to a matching sweater.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
In exchange for the beauty of living life in Topanga, some folks will learn to accept the risk and do what they can to mitigate it: Harden a home, fasten a seat belt.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
One canoe is also associated with three T-shaped wooden objects, each with a series of holes that were likely used to fasten ropes tied to sails or other nautical elements.
From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024
The US government's review of the January blowout found that bolts meant to fasten the panel were removed at Boeing's factory in Washington, apparently to fix damaged rivets, and were never re-installed.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024
‘It’s a long drop, but it’s safe to come down. Maybe ... uh, you have a rope you could fasten so we can get back up?’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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