be fastened
Example Sentences
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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
The deck post must be fastened to the concrete pier.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2021
With the hats having stayed in place for at least five days, the group said they must be fastened by a strong adhesive, and would likely remain in place until the pigeons moulted.
From The Guardian • Dec. 11, 2019
The answer, they found out, was 20 feet long, a skeletal structure just short enough to be fastened vertically to a column in the living room without hitting the ceiling.
From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2011
She sewed Velcro to the flippers so they could be fastened higher up my legs and strapped with an elastic band around my waist.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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